What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Foreman - Weekend Days position at Northern Gold?
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Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting a Production Foreman to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location.
Great products begin with great people, and we're always looking for the best.
We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some of the world's most iconic brands and retailers. With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do.
POSITION: Production Foreman
SHIFT: Friday - Sunday, 4:30 am - 5:30 pm
REPORTS TO: Production Management
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the coordination of production activities within the facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Carrying out production objectives while meeting strict quality control standards and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.
- Able to generate reports from production reports.
- Employee training, identification of talent and areas for improvement
- Troubleshooting process issues and executing corrective actions.
- Successfully learn functionality and flow of production equipment and processes
- Liaising with other Supervisors and departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and warehouse.
- Supervise within a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends.
- Other tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or lead hand role in a manufacturing environment; preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in the food processing industry.
- Proficiency in MS office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated superior decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to work successfully in team building and independent problem solving
- Efficiency in time management and prioritizing urgency of given situations
- Strong record of working with tight deadlines and high volumes of product.
- Highly motivated and efficient while possessing both interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven mechanical aptitude; and basic troubleshooting skills
- Adept at working directly with production personnel in a professional manner
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP as it relates to food production
- Ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling job requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing and walking up to 8 hours
- Lifting and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
- Continually bending, stooping, twisting, and use of arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift
- Occasionally kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, working at heights and climbing stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Candidates must be willing to cross-train on various line positions
- Role will require shift flexibility
- Must be available to work overtime hours if needed
- Operation is located in a manufacturing facility and attached warehouse
BENEFITS:
- A la carte health, dental, and vision plans
- 401k
- 8 Paid holidays
- AD&D & Life insurance
- Retention bonus program
- Merit raises
- Competitive PTO policy
- Employee referral program
- And more
Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.