Operations Lead - 1st Shift
Operations Lead - 1st Shift
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Job Description
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
In the role of Operations Lead you will assume a crucial position overseeing and coordinating manufacturing activities with an unwavering commitment to safety quality and operations throughput. As a working leadership position Operations Leads will operate on the manufacturing lines as part of their regular duties.
This position will operate during 1st Shift: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Adhere to established safety protocols and guidelines while performing leadership operational duties.
- Uphold a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with colleagues and visitors.
- Ensure adherence to the overall safety quality and packaging requirements within all areas.
- Contribute positively to the culture of continuous improvement and team involvement.
PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES
- Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of production and packaging equipment maintaining required output rates during the designated shift.
- Uphold cleanliness standards minimizing waste during equipment operation.
- Complete daily checklists batch sheets inspection records and other necessary paperwork as required.
- Ensure accurate tracking of employee time encompassing absences and punctuality throughout the shift.
- Recognize and report maintenance issues potential hazards or areas for improvement to the relevant personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES
- Safety Awareness: Champion a safetyfirst culture by enforcing and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines. Conduct regular safety audits and inspections addressing and resolving potential hazards promptly. Adhere to and promote a safetyfirst culture by following established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the of operational tasks with meticulous attention to detail to maintain and improve product quality. Collaborate with the quality control team to implement quality improvement initiatives. Report any deviations or defects promptly and work collaboratively with the quality control team.
- Leadership and Supervision: Lead and oversee a team of packaging associates ensuring adherence to safety protocols quality standards and packaging schedules. Provide guidance and support to team members fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Throughput and Operational Excellence: Collaborate with the operations team to meet and exceed production targets. Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance efficiency and throughput.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing processes and reducing waste.
- Team Development: Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the skills of team members. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the packaging team.
- Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with team members supervisors and other departments to ensure seamless coordination in the packaging process. Facilitate regular team meetings to share insights address challenges and discuss improvement opportunities.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of packaging activities including output quality metrics and safety incidents.
- Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis efforts for packaging issues and implement corrective actions. Encourage a proactive approach to problemsolving within the packaging team.
- Material Handling: Ensure the proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished products. Collaborate with the warehouse team to maintain organized storage areas.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all aspects of your work including communication collaboration and behavior. Uphold a positive and collaborative team environment that reflects our commitment to professionalism.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting bending and standing for extended periods.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to complete assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high safety quality and cleanliness standards.
- Communication Skills: Basic communication skills to interact professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to take on various packaging tasks.
- Reliability: Consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure the continuity of packaging processes.
- Initiative: Proactive attitude to identify and address issues or potential improvements.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings weekends or additional hours as required for special projects or events.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Indepth knowledge of production processes safety protocols and quality standards.
- Understanding of production processes and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication leadership and team management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on datadriven decisionmaking.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require lifting up to 50 lbs bending and standing for extended periods.
- Detailoriented with a focus on delivering highquality results in a fastpaced environment.
- Must be able to read and communicate in English.
- Must be able to handle different ingredients such as allergens (peanuts) and different proteins including pork products.
Compensation: $23.50 per hour
Benefits: Three Dog Brands offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health Dental Vision 401K PTO and more.
OMNI and our clients are Equal Opprotunity Employers.
Employment Type
Full-Time
