Job Description
Job Description
Our Story
KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.
At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”
Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.
The Opportunity
Imagine having a chance to start your career working for a start-up business that is built to give back? To supervise pet treat production to meet all orders in a timely manner and to maintain highest level of quality, efficiency, safety and sanitation within the pet treat production area.. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team
Essential Duties :
- Assure that all company goals are clearly communicated and understood to team members
o Safety Topics / Issues / Near Misses
o Quality / Food Safety (FDA, BRC, organic, etc.)
Responsible for the Canning Department and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Assist with the training process for new employeesFacilitates and analyzes the resolution of employee related issues and concerns while avoiding conflictResponsible to conduct Root Cause Analysis when applicableResponsible to conduct timely accident investigations and report findings in accordance to company policiesConduct reviews of production departmentClearly communicate production work schedules and needsSupervise Canning area to maintain all quality standards and continually look for ways to improve processSupervise production area to maintain safety standards to provide a safe accident free work environmentSchedule to meet scheduled volume and provide training to maintain a quality, dedicated work forceAttend all meetings and training required in order to continually maintain awareness of product safety needs and methods to meet those goals.Recommend and approve required departmental maintenance and improvements.SAFETY
Ensure all employees receive documented training on required safety topics and additional training as necessaryFollow and enforce all safety instructions and policiesReport any injuries or near miss accidents to the Production ManagerReport any unsafe acts or conditions to the Production ManagerWear required PPE, including hard hat and hearing protection, and ensure all employees do the sameENVIRONMENTAL
Ensure work areas are clean and free of debrisFOOD SAFETY
Attend food safety trainingsFollow and enforce all GMPs and food safety instructionsReport food safety non-conformances to the Quality DepartmentDevelop and monitor all sanitation schedules throughout departmentJOB QUALIFICATIONS
Production KnowledgeManufacturing Business KnowledgeLeadership Skills in identifying and improving all area concerns including quality, sanitation, efficiency, and personnelSelf-MotivationPossess a positive attitude for goal setting, personnel motivation, and creating harmony in work areaDistinct communication skills in order to relay information to both management and line personnelGood communication skills verbal and writtenPlanning and problem solving skills needed for making good decisionsGeneral Mechanical KnowledgeBasic computer skillsPHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous standing and walkingContinuous bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing and pullingFrequently climbing and reaching above shoulder levelWorking at times in a hot or cool environment
