Production Team Lead 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

Due to growth of our company we are expanding  our need for team leads on all shifts. The  Production Team Lead manages the day-to-day planning, operation, and problem solving of a team of production members to meet required service level components, standards and targets in assigned areas. Duties include reviewing schedule and maintaining line speeds at an adequate pace to meet standards and yields. This position will work 2:00pm  to 11:00pm, some Saturdays during peak season 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting regular quality control checks
• Retrieving materials to run the line as necessary
• Provide training for new employees and monitor progress.
• Act as the communication conduit between production employees and Management.
• Ensures all team members adhere to safety and company policies.
• Train existing employees on new products or processes.
• Ensures that the correct materials and supplies are set up on the line.
• Ensure machines are in proper working order for production startup and shut down, call maintenance if equipment requires repair.
• Ensures that the product is made according to procedure and specifications.
• Required to attend initial and annual training for GMP, HACCP, SQF and Food Defense.
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate knowledge to the above topics and adherence to current Good Manufacturing practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees assigned production employees and reports to 1^st Shift Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid Driver’s License required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent preferred, at least one year of production related experience or training, preferably in a similar role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Proven effective inter-personal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.  Must have high proficiency at counting and converting units of measure accurately.

ATTENDANCE

Proven record of good attendance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

 COMPUTER SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Basic computer skills; ability to learn other application software essential to performing job tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

                                  Impact Confections are an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free workplace.