PRODUCTION LEAD-2ND SHIFT
Description
JOB TITLE:
Production Lead
DEPARTMENT:
Production
REPORTS TO:
Production Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lead directs hourly Team Members to meet goals related to production
schedules, food safety/quality, and workplace safety. As a member of management,
the Production Lead will be required to achieve department and facility objectives;
and must be able to direct, train, coach and counsel other Team Members in
accordance with company policy and procedure. Responsible for enforcing
company work rules and policies including the effective recommendation of the
discipline for employees under the leads direction.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Leading a team of hourly team members to achieve business results.
a. Achieves targets in a safe and efficient manner.
b. Coordinates activities with production, procurement, maintenance,
warehouse, and quality departments to achieve and sustain results.
c. Supports team members by maintaining a visible presence on the
production floor.
d. Maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce.
2. Provides Support to Company Policies and Procedures.
a. Creates an environment that expresses concern and consistency
toward all team members.
b. Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship
among all team members.
c. Provides training for team members on company policies, rules,
regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities.
d. Monitors and enforces adherence to GMP’s and specifications.
Maintains high levels of sanitation, housekeeping and product quality.
e. Follow daily work schedule and reports variances.
f. Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste.
3. May assume other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazarded Analysis
and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. SQF, GMP, and HACCP
certification a plus.
Must be able to motivate a diverse workforce and lead by example. Must be
able to coach, train, and take corrective action, including discipline, when
appropriate.
Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and possess a problem-solving
mentality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Good verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Good math skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVITIES:
HEARING:
May require working on feet for long hours, bending, and stooping.
Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary
information.
REPETITIVE MOTION:
VISUAL ABILITIES:
Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.
Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents,
products, or operate machinery.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25
pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work for long hours in a food processing environment, where it is
wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and
employees are expected to remain in these conditions for the majority of their work
days
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is
not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks
be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Empire Packing, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Empire Packing, LP is an equal opportunity employer.