What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead (3rd Shift) position at Ajinomoto Foods North America?
- Serve as a subject matter expert for food processing equipment, formulations and manufacturing methods
- Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization
- Lead troubleshooting technical issues on the production floor
- Facilitate NWT shift huddles, weekly “drumbeat” and other meetings to communicate performance, share
- Via Standard Work, ensure centerline compliance for area of responsibility. Teach centerline settings, their
- Provide training and coaching to front-line operators to strengthen technical capability and ensure a safe and
- Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce waste and enhance product
Line/Area Performance
- Monitor appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality and Cost
- Ensure material usage and weight control is measured and at standard
- Ensure process and equipment operate at expected rates
- Provide technical training on equipment operation, process control and troubleshooting to reduce/eliminate minor
- Recommend and implement process improvements and new technologies
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with all safety policies and regulations
- Ensure assigned employees are trained and adhering to established safety procedures for:
o Lifting and Material Handling
o Knives
o Other safety regulations/policies
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
- Use the 5S methodology to ensure good housekeeping is impeccably maintained
- Complete or verify completion of required production, process, safety or quality documents:
o Production Lot Coding
o GMP/HACCP paperwork
Collaboration & Partnerships:
- Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety and quality teams to identify and resolve
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, product scale-up and trials
- Provide daily communication on productivity, safety and quality performance with front-line operators. Solicit
- Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure all regulatory and company quality standards are met.
- High school diploma or GED
- College coursework preferred
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry
- Proven experience with troubleshooting processing equipment and implementation of technical solutions
- Production Lead experience preferred
- Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
Demonstrated Proficiency
- Lead with Company Purpose and Values
- Punctual. Demonstrates consistent attendance and dependability by being on time for every scheduled shift,
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Basic computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Office
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership through influence and coaching
- Understand, adhere to and uphold standards for safety, quality and productivity
- Write routine reports, procedures and provide training to assigned personnel
- Composed and resilient in quickly changing environments
- Operation and reading of measuring devices, including scales, rulers and thermometers
- Process and mechanical aptitude, including ability to read, understand and apply OEM and Company equipment
- Basic math skills, including use of a calculator
Preferred Proficiency
- Advanced knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
- Advanced knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations (OSHA 10/30)
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; stoop,
kneel or crouch; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be capable of working in hot (100 °F) or cold (0 °F) environments for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities:
Line/Area Leadership
• Serve as a subject matter expert for food processing equipment, formulations and manufacturing methods
• Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization
• Lead troubleshooting technical issues on the production floor
• Facilitate NWT shift huddles, weekly “drumbeat” and other meetings to communicate performance, share
challenges, solicit ideas and provide recognition
• Via Standard Work, ensure centerline compliance for area of responsibility. Teach centerline settings, their
importance, and how to manage deviation.
• Provide training and coaching to front-line operators to strengthen technical capability and ensure a safe and
productive operation
• Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce waste and enhance product
quality
Line/Area Performance
• Monitor appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality and Cost
• Ensure material usage and weight control is measured and at standard
• Ensure process and equipment operate at expected rates
• Provide technical training on equipment operation, process control and troubleshooting to reduce/eliminate minor
stops, downtime and scrap
• Recommend and implement process improvements and new technologies
Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with all safety policies and regulations
o Report on all safety incidents to Operations management, Safety department or Human Resources
• Ensure assigned employees are trained and adhering to established safety procedures for:
o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Live Electrical Work
o Lifting and Material Handling
o Knives
o Other safety regulations/policies
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
(HACCP), and Company food-safety policies
• Use the 5S methodology to ensure good housekeeping is impeccably maintained
• Complete or verify completion of required production, process, safety or quality documents:
o Batch sheets
o Production Lot Coding
o GMP/HACCP paperwork
Collaboration & Partnerships:
• Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety and quality teams to identify and resolve
production, safety or quality challenges
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, product scale-up and trials
• Provide daily communication on productivity, safety and quality performance with front-line operators. Solicit
improvement suggestions and provide recognition.
• Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure all regulatory and company quality standards are met.