2nd Shift Liquid Production Area Lead

ILLES Foods Job Description

Job Title: Liquid Production Area Leader

Reports To: Senior Production Supervisor

FLSA: Permanent Full Time Non-Exempt On-Site

About Us:
Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutionsfrom beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasoningsILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains manufacturers and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise creativity and speed to market combined with a laser focus on customer experience make us a key partner in product development. As a family-owned woman-run business our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity maintaining intentional curiosity and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners internal and external.

Job Summary:
The Successful candidate is responsible for supervising all daily liquid production operations to meet predetermined production schedules to ensure an optimal balance of quality service and efficiency to achieve operational excellence. They will perform production activities and operate production equipment in accordance with BRC requirements as well as all Illes SOPs Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) quality standards and time sequences. This position supports individual operators to perform the functions of their jobs effectively and efficiently to increase production and maintain quality. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity Stay Intentionally Curious and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce safety GMP and sanitation standards.
• Verify raw materials containers and labels against batch sheets; report discrepancies.
• Add ingredients per batch instructions and control blend time.
• Monitor production and equipment via HMI for safe efficient operations.
• Inspect materials and product quality; perform seal tests and coordinate QA sampling.
• Accurately fill label and stack containers; update batch sheets in RiteTime.
• Operate clean and maintain production packaging and industrial equipment.
• Complete job outputs in Ross and move goods to the warehouse.
• Maintain reports request supplies/repairs and communicate professionally.
• Ensure food safety quality and regulatory compliance.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Leadership & Initiative Proactively identifies issues leads by example and drives continuous improvement without direct supervision.
• Judgment & Decision Making Evaluates options and makes sound timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitoring & Operation Control Oversees equipment and team performance ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Coordination & Teamwork Collaborates effectively across departments to maintain smooth operations and productivity.
• Active Listening & Communication Engages with team members professionally ensuring clarity and fostering a supportive work culture.
• Bilingual is a plus

Experience & Education:
High School or Equivalent. Food industry experience required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Lifting: Ability to continuously lift weights up to 55 lbs. vertically.
• Carrying: Ability to continuously carry up to 55 lbs. to distances up to 70 in.
• Push-Pull: Able to transfer up to 100 lbs. on a sled up to distances of 45 ft (no repetitions).
• Repetitive Coupling: Ability to continuously squeeze Jamer hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 10 lbs.
• Climbing: Ability to continuously ascend and descend a step with a height of 8 in.
• Temperatures: Varies from 55 to 110 degrees

What We Offer:
We are a core-value driven inclusive team that values innovation growth and impact. We offer career development mentorship competitive pay and comprehensive benefitsincluding medical dental vision 401(k) with immediate match HSA EAP life disability and more!

Disclaimer:
The job description provides a general overview of the work not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform additional duties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is at-will meaning it can be terminated at any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). (M/F/D/V)