JLM Production Line Leader Fresh Foods

Job Summary:  The role of the production line leader is the key point of contact for their production line.  They are responsible for hourly production rates, quality, and training of production associates.  They are the right hand to the production manager in meeting daily quotas and goals. They are also responsible for their line start-up on time and break down at end of shift.

   Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for upholding all food safety standards
• Verifies all item numbers on materials being brought to line.
• Completes line production paperwork
• Identifies over usage of materials and assists in reduction of waste ingredient materials
• Demonstrates basic set up and operational knowledge of all line related equipment
• Ensures line run rules, line equipment settings and run rates are being followed
• Promotes safe work behaviors in other employees and acts as a safety team member
• Provides assistance and direction to line employees to maximize labor utilization
• Reports any violations of company policy to management personnel
• Assists the Manager with staffing and training needs of crew members
• Supports Manager with execution of their job duties
• Notifies management of all down times.
• Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns
• Performs other duties as assigned by the floor lead, supervisor or management.

  Required Knowledge And Skills: 

  Education: High School Degree or equivalent.

  Experience: Ability to run production equipment and work in a fast paced production area

  Technical Skills: Basic Computer Skills including MS Office

  Licensure: N/A

  Working Environment:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working in a production room that has a temperature range of 35  -70 degrees; there are moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment can be loud.