Shakeout Lead

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Shakeout Lead assumes a lead role in the daily activities related product shakeout, ensuring consistent quality and coordinates
efficient operations of shakeout machinery, including machinery set-up and proper staffing. The Shakeout Lead operates equipment,
identifies, troubleshoots, and escalates problems as they arise and adheres to all related documentation and specifications. The
Shakeout Lead motivates and ensures proper training of Shakeout staff and is also responsible for ensuring that relevant materials
are in place for efficient operation and minimized downtime.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $27.00 per hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure staff adhere to safe and proper procedures to operate all machinery.
• Train Shakeout team on safe equipment operating procedures to customer and company specifications, including quality
  standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees in Shakeout, coordinate training and daily scheduling.
• Coordinate with fellow team leaders on available staffing while lines are down to fill packaging lines as needed.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor and Manager to schedule maintenance, sanitation, and complete work orders.
• Work with Production Supervisor and Manager to ensure adequate product and packaging for efficient runs.
• Oversee change over, verification of packaging specifications and other related activities.
• Identify and lead improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) & NSF standards, safety, sanitation housekeeping (includes
  routine, deep cleaning), proper attire, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and reviewed daily.
• Follow and lead improvements to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all production documentation and related requirements.
• Conduct inventory transactions including material issuing and returns.
• Interact with computer software to read production schedules, enter downtime, scrap, document units produced, etc.
• Meet production goals as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years’ experience in machine operation in a food manufacturing/bottling environment including mastery of all shakeout
  responsibilities.
• Prior GMP and/or CPG industry experience.
• Proven leadership and employee training skills.
• Solid reading comprehension, decision-making, teamwork, time-management, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Proficiency with production management software and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge of mathematics including ability to perform calculations and conversions.

• Basic material handling knowledge.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires
standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $27