Production Lead

This position assists in the operation of the production department lines under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor.

Sunday-Friday 1:30P-10:00P

Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

For faster consideration please apply in person at:

4340 Dividend Dr. San Antonio Texas 78219

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the supervision of production employees.
• Recognize and report any situation that could affect the safety of an employee.
• Obtain all necessary packaging and or processing materials ahead of time.
• Recognize and report any situation that could reduce production efficiency or plant productivity and could affect the quality of the product or service.
• Making sure that the employees are doing the monitoring of the CCP according with the HACCP procedure.
• Monitor that the product is being produced and packed within specifications.
• Inform employees under his/her direction about production and attendance schedule.
• Complete all assigned paperwork with accuracy and legibility.
• Assist in the preparation of production reports.
• Participate in product mock recalls.
• Monitor the attendance of employees under his/her direction.
• Contact employees when machinery breaks down or any other unforeseen situation occurs.
• Recognize and report any major deviations from the production schedule.
• Perform inventories of raw and packaging materials.
• Schedule employees breaks and lunches in a manner that will maximize productivity.
• Help relieve employees during lunch.
• Rotate employees in a manner that will maximize productivity.
• Train new employees and monitor their progress as well as assist in evaluating them.
• Operate all machinery within his/her work cell (check-weightier, SAP system, pallet jack, label machine, metal detector, etc.)
• Notify maintenance and management when machinery breakdowns occur.
• Insure that all employees are complying with the GMP’S and Safety rules.
• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. 2 years of experience in a production line in a manufacturing plant required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. Previous Leadership experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience overseeing a production line is highly preferred
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize assigned work.
• Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications and committees.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must be able to work independently with a proven record of follow-though, teamwork and accountability
• Excellent people skills with the ability to adapt to system changes as needed.
• Good math skills
• Able to perform simple analysis
• SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable)
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Pay: $26.19 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $26