Label Line Team Lead

Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. 

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual Pay Increases
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Health and Wellness Program
• Community Involvement
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

LABELING

• Responsible for safe, quality operation of labeling process
• Monitor labeling schedules and requirements for quality, quantity and safety
• Fulfill all labeling requirement for Pemberville South based on work orders
• Work with Shipping, Pemberville Plant Manager and Quality Assurance to ensure good communications, accuracy, and high-quality final packaging
• Effectively train all positions on the label line

MAINTENANCE

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot all aspects of labeling equipment for Pemberville South
• Perform and/or schedule preventive maintenance on label line equipment for Pemberville South.  Documentation of preventive and unscheduled maintenance per maintenance program.  
• Communicate equipment or facility issues that may affect safety or production to Pemberville Plant Manager and quality issues to Quality Assurance Manager as appropriate
• Work with Pemberville Plant Manager to schedule labeling equipment repair 
• Manage/Coordinate waste, labels, stretch film, etc. 

COMPLIANCE

• Responsible for compliance with established standards and procedures involving safety, sanitation, GMP’s, housekeeping, SQF and other facility programs
• Responsible to ensure finished product meets specification standards in accordance with FDA, USDA, GMP’s, HACCP, SQF and any other applicable Government or Company procedure or regulation
• Follow proper procedure and ensure they are being followed by others for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety and sanitation
• Conduct quarterly X-ray equipment inspections and document findings. 
• Maintain accurate records by updating Limble CMMS with inspection and maintenance data
• Oversee and verify completion of cleaning procedures, ensuring all related documentation is properly filed. 
• Lead and coordinate changeover processes to ensure efficiency, safety, food safety  and compliance with operational standards. 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Lead , coordinate and implement opportunities for improvement as it relates to the facility, Company or product
• Drive continuous improvement by fostering a mindset of the same any relaying new ideas created by you and/or your direct reports that can have a positive impact on facility and/or Company goals and objectives.  
• Participate in writing, updating, training and compliance with SOP’s and/or safety procedures and policies as necessary
• Recommend possible improvements to labeling methods, equipment performance and/or quality of product

LEADERSHIP OF EMPLOYEES 

• Report employee related issues to Warehouse Supervisor
• Ensure that all direct reports have proper tools, training, and motivation to work productively both as part of a team and individually.  Functionally cross train employees to cover absences.  
• Communicate any necessary information to your direct reports and peers through formal and informal means of communication in an effective and timely manner.
• Work with Warehouse supervisor on any employee productivity issues
• Train and instruct employees regarding standards and processes. Oversee the instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies of direct reports.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS 

• Commitment to our purpose and core values
• Leads by example through understanding and daily practice of the core values of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms.  Our leaders possess the characteristics of quality, innovation, resourcefulness, credibility, stewardship, growth and family.  
• Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
• Demonstrates consistent punctuality and reliability by arriving no later than the scheduled shift start time and remaining on-site until all direct reports have completed their work and safely exited the building. Understands that strong leadership means being present, setting the tone for the day, and never leaving early, ensuring full support and accountability to the team from start to finish. 
• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.  Responsible for knowing and following all rules and expectations of Hirzel Canning Company, State, Federal or any other institution we have partnered with. 
• Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time.  Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment and will  encourage others to do the same. 
• Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships that are built upon trust, mutual understanding and respect. 
• Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.  Will support decisions made and work to promote a unified leadership team at all times. 
• Has an understanding that as a leader of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms you are a reflection and representative of the Company.  

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:  

• Label Line Forklift Driver
• Depalletizer Operator
• Label Machine Operator
• X-ray Operator
• Label Watcher

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching with hands and arms
• Communication through speech and hearing and in writing
• Daily requirements:
  • Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
• Lifting requirements: 
  • Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previous Label Line operation experience
• Mechanical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the 

Company 

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change

at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job

are performed as required.  

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.