Production Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading a team to meet the production schedule in their assigned area.

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations, report all accidents and injuries to department supervisors or management, and comply with accident/injury investigations within the department. Participate in safety committee when requested.
• Ensure quality standards are met, and work to eliminate bloomers and scrap.

• Direct the work of production personnel to ensure quality, efficiency and thoroughness of tasks.
• Trains and coach department personnel. Help others understand methodology and purpose of work assignments.
• Displays thorough knowledge of all tasks associated with department workflows; performs associated tasks as needed.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure specifications are met.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records; prepares and maintains accurate records.
• Monitors and reports attendance of department personnel.
• Oversees the removal of completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as transfer area.
• Oversees the cleaning of containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
• Work in various production departments (AWEMA, Barline/Molding, Bulk Packaging, Enrobing, Dipping, and Kitchen) as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least 1 year lead or supervisory experience.
• Must have strong analytical skills, and the ability to solve problems and be proactive in preventing them.
• Comfortable with technology tools: (Microsoft office products, email, Microsoft network accounts)
• Strong verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to carefully follow written and verbal instructions and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of RMCF products preferred.
• Ability to alternate between prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift.
• Must be able to bend, reach above waist level, grasp small objects, lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 400 pounds on a wheeled cart and/or rack.