What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Lead - 1st Shift position at Buddy's Kitchen, Inc.?
Hours: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift 5:00 am - 2:00 pm
Buddy’s Kitchen was started in 1974 by our founder Buddy ‘Nils” Eian. Our first product was a handmade omelet for airlines that we still make today. We specialize in frozen, ready-to-eat food and great customer relationships. Most of our business is developing quality custom food products for our customers.
Our Mission
To deliver unique foods through agile innovation and flexible manufacturing processes.
Buddy’s Kitchen Core Values
- Customer Focus – Exceeding our customers' expectations.
- Communicate Honestly- The Good AND the Bad.
- Own it – Be accountable & deliver on your commitments.
- Passion- For continuous improvement.
- Team Spirit – Supportive, healthy internal relationships.
SUMMARY
The Line Lead is responsible for the production line- coaching and directing the Associates maintaining quality, output, and efficiency standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Work on the line to monitor, coach, and direct all Associates.
- Ensure the products are of the highest quality, maintaining specs and correct builds.
- Identify production issues and resolve or escalate as needed.
- Track labor in RedZone and input information in COGS when work order is complete.
- Train Associates to be proficient in multiple positions.
- Rotate Associates for cross-training throughout the shift.
- Inform QA of any non-conforming product and complete the Non-Conformance Form.
- Notify QA if there are any foreign objects in the components during the production run.
- Assist with pre-shift meeting daily and weekly safety meetings with all Associates.
- Help complete Incident Reports as needed.
- Report any equipment issues to maintenance.
- Communicate any issues to supervisor and next shift, as needed.
- Assist with pre-shift line set up including equipment and ensure line is production ready at startup time.
- Adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food).
- Adherence to all safety policies.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Maintain behaviors that support our CORE VALUES.
- Ensure Red zone is fully utilized and data in red zone is correct.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Confirm and maintain targeted staffing and throughput levels and balance accordingly.
- Verify the correct labels for each product.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position has supervisory responsibilities for the line Associates.
EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES:
- High School Diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training are required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisor experience preferably in a food manufacturer facility.
- Good knowledge of the components and the product line.
- Good knowledge of product specifications, pallet configuration and product placements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
- Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together.
- Bilingual in Karen or Karenni preferred.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Benefits
Buddy’s Kitchen provides a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.
- Health Insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- 401(K) matching
- Employee assistance Program (EAP)
Buddy’s Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer who provides employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other area prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25