Shift Lead - 1st Shift

Shift Lead - 1st Shift Starting wage: \$35.38/hr. Job Category: Hourly

(plant, etc) Full-Time On-site Our dairy cooperative is seeking a

regular, full-time Shift Lead on 1st shift (7a-3p). The Shift Lead,

under the direction of the Supervisor, works as a team member to ensure

that GMPs, HACCP, SQF and Safety procedures are properly followed. The

Shift Lead will provide leadership, direction and training to employees,

ensuring that Company production and quality goals are met. Position has

the primary responsibility to oversee all aspects of the production

floor to include the product, equipment and staff. The Shift Lead will

demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude and intelligent sense of

urgency in the performance of their role and in support of the Company.

Role and Responsibilities: Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

and operate all equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs). Perform all work-related tasks using GMP by following

the Food Safety and Food Quality requirements of the SQF Program. This

includes the requirement to report all safety issues and incidents to

the supervisor, or other member of the leadership team, immediately.

Write, review and update SOPs as necessary. Verify that all required

documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with

SQF procedures. Support Plant audit activities, which may include

preparation, participation, support of corrective actions. Work with

Quality and leadership to ensure Plant is audit ready. Understanding of

critical control points for pasteurization. Provide adequate training to

others on topics such as general safety, GMP, PPE, chemical safety and

job-specific duties. Support Leadership regarding employee performance

and performance reviews. Ensure that CIP settings are accurate and that

proper step procedures are followed. Monitor equipment for proper

sanitation, including breakdown and reassembly of equipment after

cleaning. Provide positive leadership, direction to employees. Oversee

operations to identify any nonconformances. Fill in for Supervisor

during times of absence. Schedule flexibility, willingness to work

overtime, weekends, support off-shift calls, rotate shift, as required.

Qualification and Education Requirements: Minimum education: High School

Diploma or GED. Minimum three-years of experience in a manufacturing

Setting Required. Leadership Experience Highly Preferred. Skills,

Abilities, and Knowledge: Ethics - Treat people with respect, keep

commitments, inspire the trust of others, work with integrity and

ethically and uphold organizational values. Support ethical sourcing

initiatives and act as a responsible steward of the environment.

Proactively schedule labor according to production needs and adjust

schedules and labor to accommodate production changes. Work effectively

in a multi-tasking environment, work independently and as part of a

team, work with minimum supervision and ability to interact positively

with others at every level of the organization. Detail oriented.

Identify and solve problems in a timely manner. Handle situations or

problems that occur with a high level of professionalism and direction.

Maintain confidentiality. Understand the role of the SQF practitioner in

ensuring that food safety decisions are made using a risk-based

approach. All food safety issues and incidents are to be reported to a

member of the QA team directly by the Lead or through the Supervisor.

Knowledge of SQF, HAACP, GMP and sanitation regulations. Good verbal and

written communication skills and ability to read and understand

charts/graphs. Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Pallet jack and forklift certifion preferred This is a full time (40

hours/week), 1st shift (7am-3pm) position. It offers a base rate pay of

\$35.38 per hour. This position also offers eligibility for rate

increases every 6 months for the first 2 years.