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Production Lead - Night Shift

Simmons Pet Food
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To assist the supervisor in accomplishing production requirements per company, customer and government requirements.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Orientate new team members to their jobs including basic dress requirements and good manufacturing practices, safety aspects, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies. Also serves as a mentor.

Communicates with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on.

Completes required written and electronic reports. Assists with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.)

Sets up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department. Works on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set.

Ensures that goals are met daily and help set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Production/Processing Lead and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands. Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): (STD) waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge and will need to have good communication skills in English.

Preferred Education: Bilingual preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent.

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