Production Lead 2nd Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

To assist production supervisor with scheduling coordinating daily activities relief duties new employee training and data collection and verification. By assisting the production supervisor in overseeing production activities this position will provide support in providing a consistent quality product and customer satisfaction. This employee will help to foster compliance with all GMP and safety programs and policies to support the making of quality product and developing a positive work environment for all employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

1. Actively involved in the attainment of all operational goals to provide the best possible conversion cost to our customers.

2. Oversee the application of all quality goals to ensure product quality and food safety standards are met to reduce/eliminate risk to the organization

3. Work hand in hand with safety department to identify and evaluate potential risks and ensure the protection of the employees and other individuals while minimizing the organizations exposure to loss and liability.

4. Assist with employee training and building overall line depth

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has moderate supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

VERBAL/WRITTEN SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and organize concepts on paper. Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.

INFORMATION SYSTEM SKILLS

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Basic understanding of computer hardware and Microsoft Windows environments. Ability to use phone to make answer hold and transfer calls and use voice mail. Ability to learn routine and job specific and computer commands and functions. Ability to demonstrate basic computer abilities including storage and retrieval of data basic word processing and spreadsheet usage skills and use of email.

REASONING/DECISION MAKING SKILLS

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to use initiative to recognize problems and suggest possible solutions. Must seek approval of supervisor before implementing solution.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Punctual

Stay on task and finish on time

Complete shortterm projects

Maintain a continuous process

Perform multiple tasks

Set and meet longterm goals

Prioritize and organize job tasks

Manage and evaluate job functions

Analyze and create better methods for completing job functions

Create prioritize plan and complete job functions and projects with little or no supervision

PEOPLE SKILLS

Possess good attitude

Willingly carry out assignments

Communicate clearly and concisely

Ask questions when unclear of assignment

Possess teamoriented attitude

Communicate problems and solutions to others

Train others on tasks

Communicate effectively in stressful situations

Remain calm when discussing emotional matters

Ability and willingness to see others perspectives

Ability and willingness to be empathetic when appropriate

Utilize leadership skills

Behave in a professional and trustworthy manner in all work related situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The job will require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic amounts of time throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 lbs. for finished cases files and computer printouts on occasion.

The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: refrigerated room temperatures lighting and traditional processing equipment as found in a typical production environment.