Production Lead

SHIFT: 1st

HOURS: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday - Friday (Occasionally Saturdays)

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people strengthening our communities and securing fresh local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity sustainability and a passion for providing fresh high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Insurance paid time off and moreavailable within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Lead and support production employees in manufacturing high-quality dairy products by coordinating daily work assignments and maintaining an active presence on the production floor to ensure all production goals are met. Consistently enforce GMP safety and housekeeping standards to promote a clean compliant and efficient work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Actively enforce safety rules and company policies by modeling safe and compliant behaviors.
• Plan and organize resources (employees materials time and equipment) to meet efficiency quality and safety targets; monitor and adjust plans throughout the shift as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with all departments to support smooth operations.
• Engage in waste-reduction efforts across all areas of production.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and performance.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation throughout the production area.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all required process control and tracking documentation.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees.
• Provide coverage for various positions and shifts within the department as needed.
• Promote employee retention and foster a workplace culture that is clean organized and aligned with the organizations mission vision guiding principles and values.
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain knowledge of all production procedures and operational areas.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and creativity in problem-solving and process management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma General Education Degree (GED) or International Education Equivalent.

• At least 1 year of related experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach bend extend and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk cream butter and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.