Production Shift Lead- 2nd Shift

Position Summary: The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations – a recognized expert in the areas to which assigned. Ensures that People Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality and Production training and standards are completed and adhered to. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills to support site objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with GMP’s, food safety, quality, and production controls.  
• Review production records for accuracy and ensure all records are maintained properly. 
• Ensure sanitation, housekeeping and overall cleanliness of the production room is in compliance with quality standards. 
• Lead/Assist in team member orientation and training. 
• Perform activities in compliance with all customer and government regulations (USDA, FDA). 
• Expected to work the required hours needed to execute the duties and responsibilities of the Production Lead position. 
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of production records. 
• Knows and follows all safety requirements. 
• Contributes to the development of the department.  
• Recognizes, initiates, and leads improvement activities.  
• Is not hesitant to change or challenge decisions to meet performance goals or commitments.  
• Ensures that all details of a task are accomplished properly. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• 1 years prior manufacturing experience.  
• Previous experience as Production Lead or Senior Production Worker. 
• Advanced production/manufacturing competence. 
• Follows existing policies, practices and procedures, and ensures others do. 
• Identifies and reports quality concerns. 
• Ability to lift 50lbs. 
• Able to stand for 12-hour shifts. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors and non-slip shoes. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. 

Back Up:  Other Production Worker--Lead 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 (K) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• FMLA
• CO-FMALI
• Opportunities for advancement 

“Responsible for knowledge and adherence to Safe Quality Food (SQF) for Food Manufacturing standards, FDA compliance, FSMA compliance, GFCO certification, Organic certification, GMP Program, Allergen Program, and other food safety programs as trained upon initial hire and annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)