What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEW CHS 1 Block Pack Group Leader PM position at Leprino Foods?
Block Department
General Summary:
- At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role -Block - Group Leader Rate is$34.20 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies).The Group Leader is responsiblefor overseeing and directing the crew and equipment operations through monitoring of line 1 for the cheese department through the block packaging area.
Job Description:
- Review the packaging plans for accuracy as soon as possible on the start of the shift.
- Monitor cheese at the RMC, and brine to ensure good quality ribbon and block that is acceptable to the packaging department.
- Monitor cheese in the Brine cage for dwell time, proper operation of the UF, rapid pack functionality, and proper product labeling.
- Document any operational change and all adjustments in appropriate areas in a timely and accurate manner during production and anything out of the ordinary, in the comment section of MES as well as any required data into the MES system.
- Monitor ingredients and supplies necessary for production and ensure their availability to each operator.
- Make necessary adjustments to achieve customer specifications.
- Maintain clear communication with the department operators, group leaders, and supervisors of other departments.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and/or stoppages. Notify maintenance as needed to minimize department downtime. Follow through to completion with the maintenance technician, group leader, or supervisor as needed.
- Author and submit work orders as needed to ensure proper operation, and maintain the basic upkeep and appearance of equipment and buildings in the cheese department as needed.
- Coordinate action plans in dealing with extraneous issues in all instances. Author Quality Alerts and Confidential Extraneous Reports whenever either of these conditions occurs. Immediately call the supervisor whenever you suspect based on trends and existing data that these conditions might exist or will soon exist.
- Maintain the metal detector charts as required by HACCP.
- Communicate between, co-workers, departments and supervision as required.
- Must successfully complete JTPR and consistently perform work according to SOP.
- At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
- Responsible for providing good quality cheese in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs and safety standards.
- Maintain the Master Sanitation schedule. Ensure data is accurate and up-to-date.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong commitment to safety.
- Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Self-starter, Self-motivator, and Multi-task ability.
- Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.
- Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
- Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
- Computer literacy.
Offering You In Return:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.