Production Lead

Production Lead
Pay: $34.58 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $500bonus after completing30-dayperiod.

$500bonus after completing6monthsof employment.Total of $1,000 bonus

Shift: 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday; 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed, hours subject to business needs.

The Lead will assist the Production Supervisor with the daily operating functions in the Kitchen and Pack Lines.The Lead will have delegated responsibility for line operations.

Lead will direct the line associates and Operators of operational responsibilities.

The Lead will review the Production Schedule and Work Orders to ensure the product meets specified line requirements.

The Line Associates and Operators will be monitored by Lead to ensure Quality, GMP, Safety, Production, Training and Housekeeping requirements are being met.

The Lead will conform to the required GMP and Safety procedures, follow all verbal and/or written instructions of the Land O Lakes policies, Operations, direct shift Supervisor, Quality Control and Management staff.

Responsibilities:


* Conduct a walkthrough of your area of operation to make sure the equipment is operational and you are staffed correctly.


* Communicate with out-going shift Leads as to Work Order completions and equipment operational status.


* Report all non-conforming discrepancies to Operations Supervisor, QC and Management in a timely manner.


* Ensure all associates conduct the required stretching exercises before starting work on the lines.


* Comply with all GMP, personal protective clothing, hair covering and hearing protection policies


* Report all safety and GMP violations


* Ability to utilize a pallet jack


* Must understand Microsoft applications related to work.

This includes Teams, Zoom, Excel, Word platforms.


* Ability to read, understand and speak English


* Follow instructions and support Production Supervisor as required, take responsibility for personnel, leadership skills are required to communicate and complete daily tasks, decision making and justification of those actions, Good strong Safety/GMP reinforcement skills.

Forklift or Pallet Jack Certified


* Lead and speak in group settings, this includes State of the Plants, Production meetings and support group meetings.


* Play a key role in support committees, this includes Safety, Quality and PIT teams.


* Maybe required to participate in further advance trainings that are offsite and can lead to stay nights outside of work.

Required Experience and Skills:


* 3 years or more of manufacturing work experience


* Basic computer and math skills


* Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English


* Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot


* Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Education and skills:


* Experience working in food manufacturing


* High School diploma/GE...