Production Group Lead

POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinates and provides administrative support to production, warehouse and/or logistic departments. Directs the activities of employees and may be required to perform some of the same work as that of the group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.

Tasks
• Consult with Department Supervisor to establish work priorities. Plan work to be performed by the group.
• Determine daily work activities and establishes priorities for others in various hourly job groups.
• Assign daily tasks and priorities to employees with assigned group.
• Assumes supervisor duties in the absence of the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Provide training to group members on safe and correct work procedures as needed.
• Provide assistance to production employees resolving on-the-job technical problems.
• Recommends to and consults with Production Supervisor and or department or Operations Manager on work assignments for employees in various job groups.
• Solicit assistance from other support groups; shipping, receiving, maintenance, tool room etc.
• Provide feedback relating to temporary workers and new hires job performance.
• Assign cycle counted as needed.
• Record inventory counts; responsible for recounting and recording any and all variances.
• Provide production reports as requested by management.
• Schedule breaks and lunches.
• Follow all D&W policies, procedures and standard work when performing any of the job duties.
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Support the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested

QUALIFICATIONS
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Ability to lead employees and delegate work assignments.
• Ability to read, write clearly and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Works within established procedures with moderate degree of supervision
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

More than a job.  Grow, belong, and make a difference. 

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do: 

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter 

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

WORK ENVIRONMENT -This section applicable to plant positions only
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.