DescriptionWe are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
The Lead ensures operations begin and end at the scheduled times and jobs are completed safely within the allocated time frame for a designated work. This position will immediately escalate any employee issues including, but not limited to Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Productivity.
Position Responsibilities

• Ensure and verify equipment is ready for production before the start of every shift.
• Monitor line for staffing, equipment function, and safe work environment.
• Assigns tasks to designated team members
• Verify that the team members are following standard processes & meeting expected rates of production.
• Identify issues, problems and solutions in areas of safety, quality and production. Make recommendations to resolve issue
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by leading by example and assisting supervisor in monitoring established standards, critical control points, equipment, and resources.

• Adheres to, trains and helps enforce a zero-harm culture, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Environmental, Quality and Health practices.
• Fill in a when team members must perform other duties
• Work with team members to ensure production information is accurate and consistent with procedures and policies before entry into production tracking systems.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or state issued equivalency certificate is required
• One (1) year manufacturing experience and with a proven record that displays the ability to lead and supervise preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written communication and direction.
• Must possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

The pay for this role in the state of CA is $21.75/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
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