Production Team Lead

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Production Team Lead - 1st Shift to contribute both individually and as a team member—providing support to all team members and ensuring responsibilities are completed within production timelines. Operates production equipment for processing cell/sexing technology.  Performs daily tasks as defined by production needs.

The position is located in our (Pepsi/Way) Lab, Windsor, WI. The Production Team Lead has primary accountability for assisting in leading team members while operating production equipment for most/all processing cell sexing technology. This includes performance coaching and development or team members, training of staff, and ensuring that production objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.  Performs daily tasks as defined by production needs. Be a leader within the team.

This position is on 1st Shift and starting pay is $23.00/hr. 

Application Deadline is Friday, April 11, 2025.

• Acts as frontline leader in the lab and is a first point of contact for lab technicians. Ensure normal, day-to-day operation of the lab.
• Follow SOP and maintain lab documentation, Provide accurate, timely and quality packaging of bovine semen in accordance with ABS standards.
• Be proficient in multiple processes throughout the production lab as business needs necessitate, such as, but not limited to: ALH, Centrifuge/tubes table, Sample making, washroom, Incoming quality control (IQC), batching, freeze, straw printing, IVOS, Tagging, Pouring.
• Required to be fully qualified either Cold Room/Media or both.
• Adhere to proper cleaning, sanitation and sterilization protocols for all processing and collection equipment.
• Uses good judgment to independently troubleshoot, initiate, recommend, and/or implement timely solutions to problems and communicate to appropriate personnel (leads, supervisors, manager, support group). Identifies problems, obstacles and opportunities and proactively acts to address issues.
• Contributes and supports the development and improvement of policies and standard Operating procedures based on business need.
• Follow safe work procedures and report observations and near misses
• Monitors inventory for day-to-day supplies as needed to maintain production requirements.
• Assists and coordinates training of lab technicians and provides training feedback lab manager.
• Coaches’ lab employees as needed included but not limited audits and quality checks, assessments and behaviors.
• Leads shift turnovers or huddles as needed.
• Completes administrative tasks and maintains documentation in the lab (i.e. Non-Conformances, SOP suggestions, data collection, reporting)
• Fill in for leadership as needed and self-manage work schedule and priorities to ensure that urgent customer requirements are addressed to optimize customer satisfaction
• Assist with other projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Communicates with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.
• Assist in scheduling of lab technicians as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess High School diploma or equivalent; Post-High School education or experience within a production laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be proficient in lab processes.
• Must have completed the train-the-trainer program and be certified trainer in areas assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on always maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and mouse to accomplish work tasks (including the ability to look at computer monitor screens for the entire assigned shift).
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain professional verbal and written communication with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors.
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.
• Approach work with positive enthusiasm and generate constructive questions and/or input when necessary.
• Communicate any employee concerns to lab lead and/or lab manager.

Working Conditions: 

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Monitor equipment and computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Exposure to chemicals occasionally (PPE is provided)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.