Description

OVERVIEW: The Production and Quality Lead manages the daily activities of his or her area including ownership of results, coaching employees, interfacing with other departments, and meeting production goals. The position also handles production related recordkeeping include but not limited to printing labels, completing food safety checks, and ensures paperwork is completed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

· Coordinate the startup activities of the area including safety, quality, food safety inspection of product scheduled and the production line.

· Demonstrate proactive planning for the line and area for next day planning, safety, sanitation, maintenance and team needs. Communicate with other areas in regards to scheduling and other production related issues.

· Responsible for operating computer systems to track quality trends and production activity.

· Daily auditing of the cleaning, inspections and 5S organization of the area. Teach and provide direction to employees to meet requirements.

· Coordinate production activities and people to assure that quality and food safety standards are met.

· Troubleshoot and perform basic machine issues, call for help when troubleshooting scope is exhausted

· Assists with audit preparation as necessary

· Loading and/or unloading cylinders

· Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings

· Connect pipes and hoses

· Adjust valves and operate pumps

· Monitor gauges and record information as needed

· Adhere to SOP’s including knowing product type and all handling procedures involved with each processing type.

· Read and understand date codes

· Perform basic mathematical skills as need

· Operate pallet jack and forklift

· Assist in loading and unloading trucks

· Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information.

· Adherence to all General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HAACCP policies

· Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility

· Maintain general housekeeping of production areas

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment
• Must have good attendance
• Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.