Department Lead Manufacturing

Salida, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$34.70

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Department Lead MFG in a non-supervisory capacity provides functional leadership to a team of assigned employees to support MFG plant operations including pasteurizing milling and packaging processes. The role focuses on coordinating workflow coaching and developing team members to achieve production quality and safety objectives. This position ensures adherence to company policies SOPs HACCP GMPs and safety practices while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. All positions at Blue Diamond Growers operate following the same five objectives: first safety quality service performance and people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide functional leadership to peers within assigned areas communicating the daily work plan assigning individual tasks leading workflow and ensuring tasks are completed accurately safely and on time.
Assist with the training and development of employees ensuring team members understand duties equipment inventory and operational requirements.
Collaborate with the Training Department to schedule and deliver targeted training and development programs for team members.
Coach and mentor team members to improve performance reinforce company values and support individual growth.
Lead and coordinate cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment ensuring proper documentation and compliance with sanitation standards.
Assist in writing reviewing and maintaining SOPs for assigned areas ensuring team members follow standardized procedures consistently.
Monitor individual and team performance metrics provide feedback and recognize contributions to drive engagement and accountability.
Support problem-solving for operational challenges performing basic troubleshooting and escalating technical issues to maintenance as necessary.
Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulatory requirements related to food and worker safety.
Operate equipment and conduct equipment changeovers as needed to support team operations.
Maintain accurate documentation of workflow training and performance to support production goals and compliance.
Actively participate on committees and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
5 years of general manufacturing operations experience with at least 2 years of production line operation experience.
Proven experience leading peers in daily tasks coordinating workflow and providing coaching or mentoring.
Must be trained and have thorough working knowledge Blue Diamond Growers MFG work centers SAP processes HACCP processes and auditing GMPs and safety practices.
Ability to anticipate operational challenges and select appropriate responses based on established guidelines and company policies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective guidance coaching and feedback.
Forklift certification required.
Willingness to work overtime as necessary and directed by management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise dust hazardous materials and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND

In addition to working at the worlds largest state-of-the-art almond manufacturer we offer a safe and collaborative team environment with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits Health & Wellness GuideHERE.

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Governments Executive Order 11246 dated September 24 1965 and the rules regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

Work Shift:GravePay Type:HourlyHourly Rate (if applicable):$34.70Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):N/AJOB OVERVIEW:The Department Lead MFG in a non-supervisory capacity provides functional leadership to a team of assigned employees to support MFG plant operations including pasteurizing mil...