Production Lead - Dry Powder Blending Division (1st Shift)

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Production Lead with prior Lead and blending experience to join our Dry Powder/Blending Division! 

• $21.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with GREAT Company Match
• Affordable Insurance for you and your family - Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses - uncapped!
• AND more!!!

• Standard Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Production Supervisor with directing the daily activities of production personnel to ensure quality, timeliness, and safe completion of work
• Oversee all blending and packaging rooms and report any downtime or recurring downtime issues to the Production Supervisor
• Develop high performance team of operators with formal and informal coaching and direction
• Champion continuous improvement projects and provide leadership support in development, implementation, and sustaining of processes and cost improvement activities
• Provide guidance to production team on value of lean manufacturing methods and principles
• Provide training to ensure a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure personnel wear PPE and follow GMPs at all times and correct and report any non-compliance to Supervisor
• Make appropriate work assignments among personnel for proper labor utilization in the absence of the Production Supervisor
• Attend production meetings to communicate pertinent information in the absence of the supervisor
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Demonstrate working knowledge of and enforce appropriate quality policies and procedures
• Become the subject matter expert with the MMR (Master Manufacturing Record); identify where additional training may be needed to ensure paperwork is filled out timely, accurately and following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Develop a complete understanding of each role in the department to fill in as needed for staffing shortages and create training guides to assist new hires in skill development
• Develop an understanding of operator skillsets; Capitalize on the strength areas to increase production while developing solutions for areas of weaknesses within operators
• Complete time studies to find opportunities for improvements in operations and production efficiencies
• Communicate with and observe operators for continuous improvement ideas
• Consistently check daily/weekly/monthly department tasks and documentation for completion and filing as directed by Production Supervisor
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor, keeping focus on safety, quality, and production improvements
• Maintain a positive attitude and focus on a servant leadership team-building culture
• Able to fill in as needed in case of absence of Production Supervisor, including but not limited to: attending meetings, sending out end of day production reports, watching inventory levels, and giving direction to operators as needed
• Complete other projects as assigned by Production Supervisor and Senior Leadership
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• 2 years of lead/supervisory experience with a team of direct reports
• 2 years of previous experience in process and continuous improvement
• Experience with training and development is required
• Machine operating and/or blending experience strongly desired
• Previous experience working in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred
• Must possess strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Strong passion and commitment towards continuous improvement
• Ability to think outside the box and seek solutions in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
• Experience conducting time studies and recommending opportunities for improvement
• Strong organization skills and consistency with performing and executing tasks
• Able to read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Able to compose documents and internal/external communications professionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Hoist, Scissor Lift, and/or Forklift certified is a plus, or willing and able to learn the equipment
• Strong attendance and reliability record
• Ability to easily adapt and prioritize in changing situations
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to display good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Motivated self-starter that can productively work both independently and collaboratively with others
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment with exposure to food allergens (ex. dairy, soy, etc.)
• Ability to work on a mezzanine work station up to 20 feet high
• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight (8) or more hours in a single shift