What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead (2nd Shift) position at Element Food Solutions?
Summary of JobThe Production Leads is responsible for the management of production, production personnel, plant cleaning, and compliance with GMPs, sanitation policies, and procedures.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesSecurity:Complies and enforces all safety rules regarding personnel safety, machine operation, and proper guarding in his area and throughout the facilityWears non-slip shoes and proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)Reports and investigates any unsafe condition and/or practice to his/her immediate supervisorComplies and enforces the Company’s food safety, food quality, and food defense systems.Carries proper company identification and parking permitComplies with all safety, health, and environmental company policies and procedures.Reports and investigates any work-related injuries to the immediate supervisor.Adequately carries out all activities related to the security and quality of the finished product.Quality:Manages level of adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices with regard to production and sanitationCoordinate some Quality System Implementation activities (SQF)Participate in the Customer Complaints investigationsEnsures compliance with all company and regulatory product quality standards, sanitation standards, food safety standards, employee safety, and environmental standardsComplies and enforces food quality.Adequately carries out all activities related to the quality of the finished product.Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.Performs internal audits of the Safety and Quality SystemProvides corrective and preventive actions to non-conformities and issues thru internal corrective and preventive action procedureBecomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty and fairness in all aspects of the jobProduction:Monitors verify, and audits, making adjustments as necessary, processing and packaging equipment cleaning systems to ensure optimal operationMonitor and improve production metrics such as scrap, efficiency, customer complaints, Overall Efficiency of Equipment (OEE), etc.Distributes and redistributes personnel to cover production lines.Assists shift supervisor with managing delivered materials to the production lines.Assists shift supervisor with coordinating daily work activities order & cleanliness:Implement and enforce order and cleanliness in all the areas.Comply with and enforce the cleaning procedures in changes of product and weekly production endMeet and enforces cleaning practices for manufacturing (5S's methodology).General Functions:Works closely with management and production personnel on production and sanitation problems recommending changes to improve production or sanitation policies, procedures, and standardsPerform comprehensive production and sanitation auditsPlan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve the efficiency of operationsEducation and Qualifications2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience is mandatory, preferably in the food industry.Able to communicate in both English and SpanishPhysical RequirementsAble to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and 50 lbs with assistance.Must be able to go up and down on ladders/stairsMust be able to walk a large part of the shiftCore CompetenciesTechnical SkillsKnowledge of Food Quality Systems, (SQF) preferredFood industry knowledge preferred.MS Office literate and basic computer skillsSoft SkillsPersonnel management skills Company DescriptionFull Service Food ManufacturingElement Food Solutions is a dry blend products supplier with diversified, better-for-you ingredients and a packaging solutions provider for the food industry.Our commercialization expertise in handling specialty dry blend ingredients and agglomeration technologies provides focused, customer solution-based execution. We bring world class manufacturing while partnering to deliver on-trend products and packaging. We offer gluten-free and allergen-segregated processing options and nutritional claim know-how. Dynamic capabilities with an SQF-certified facility allows us to lead product, processing and packaging innovations for retail, foodservice and industrial customers.
Salary : $24 - $25