Blending Lead

PURPOSE:

Lead, train, coach and support Blending department by handling the day-to-day activities to meet established processing and quality-controlled standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide production schedule and assign tasks for all blending associates.
• Monitor blending and pre-weigh to ensure accuracy and validate wet wash/ sugar wash accuracy. Check for allergen blending requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety protocols.
• Assist in investigations of non-conformances and suggest recommendations for corrective actions.
• Act as Blending Supervisor when that individual is not in attendance.
• Complete Coach observations to ensure processes and procedures are being followed.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Address inefficiencies or deficiencies in the department.
• Complete staffing and end of shift reports.
• Escalate issues or delays as they arise.
• Communicate professionally across different departments and at all levels of the organization.
• Track finished good blends and rework.
• Ensure the next shift is set up with the necessary materials.
• Audit ingredient storage to ensure we are following allergen protocol.
• Prioritize and re-assign tasks when problems arise.
• Participate in physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing, food processing or blending experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft suite programs, computers, and tablets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritize and restructure activities as changes arise.
• Walk or stand 80% of the shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to implement change and motivate others.