Production Process Lead

Who are we?

Founded in 2009, Creative Snacks Co. (CSC) is a maker of healthy natural and organic snacks. The Creative Snacks brand is sold in the United States, Canada, and Caribbean along with some private label and bulk products. The product portfolio includes branded and private label self-manufactured decadent snack clusters, snack trail mixes, dried fruits and nuts, and coated pretzels. Opened in January 2017, the High Point/Greensboro North Carolina plant is a 92,000 square foot climate controlled facility. Operations include a bakery, mixing, rigid container and pouch primary packaging, secondary package customization, warehousing, and customer order fulfillment. In October 2019, KIND LLC acquired the Creative Snacks business. In November 2020, Mars, Incorporated acquired full ownership in KIND LLC.



Shift: First Shift

Based in High Point, North Carolina, Creative Snacks was founded in 2009. One whiff when you pass by and you’ll know what we’re baking that day! Our delicious granola and cluster-style snacks are made by hand right here in our bakery with quality ingredients and a lot of love.

In 2019 KIND purchased Creative Snacks. This collaboration brought two companies with like aspirations together. Here at KIND High Point, we inspire to be KIND’s #1 snack manufacturing and innovative hub.

KIND’s mission is to create a kinder & healthier world - one act, one snack at a time. We live our purpose by being kinder to our bodies, kinder to our communities, and kinder to our planet.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and innovative environment, you’ve found the right place.

What You’ll Do…

As the Production Process Lead, you will perform all tasks related to the day-to-day equipment operation, compliance, inventory control and materials movement. Reporting directly to the Production Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team in a safe and efficient manner to meet production goals, provide guidance, and effectively manage collaborative shift changeovers. This is how you’ll do it...

• Maintaining a safe work environment by following all safety programs and procedures and ensuring compliance of your team
• Following Good Manufacturing Practices, and holding your team accountable to the same
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the production area
• Consistently monitoring product quality and working directly with the quality technician team to address issues with urgency
• Performing system administrative tasks in Deacom with regards to product and material movement. This includes issuing and de-issuing items including shippers, case liners and totes in coordination with Warehouse Supply as well as reconciliation of inventory.
• Complete periodic checks and verifications in Redzone including but not limited to pre-shift inspections, daily attendance, shift run starts/ends, shift pass downs and sanitation checks.
• Escalating sensitive team member personal or performance issues to the production manager as appropriate

What You’ll Bring….

• A passion for producing the highest quality product in a safe and efficient manner
• Natural collaboration and relationship building skills with an excitement to partner with others cross-functionally
• Accountability for your results and how those are achieved
• Curiosity with a constant desire to learn and seek improvements
• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

Experience and Skills:

You have….

• Prior supervisory or line leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior commercial bakery or food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Strong, effective verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate non-verbally with team members speaking many languages
• Strong systems aptitude; proficient in Microsoft office applications with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Prior experience with ERP system required; Redzone experience a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Physical Demands:

The below list outlines the physical requirements of all team members in this role:

• Use hands to perform production tasks and complete required paperwork
• Constantly stand and walk about work area for duration of shift.
• Ability to lift and stack boxes of product from 5-25 pounds throughout the day
• Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Wearing of proper PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes for duration of shift

Benefits Available:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k Match
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity & Paternity
• Paid Jury Duty
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid LiveKIND Volunteer Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP))

EEO

At Creative Snacks, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

From: KIND High Point (Creative Snacks Co)