Aseptic Production Lead AM

Saputo Inc. • Plant City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leadperson provides lead support and is responsible for employee safety and productivity for production employees on a designated shift. This position is accountable for ensuring production volume is executed in a timely manner and meets/exceeds quality standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the supervisory team to maximize productivity, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, inspecting products, coordinating production schedules, completing necessary paperwork, supporting continuous improvement activities, and assisting with employee training and scheduling. The role also involves recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality, as well as providing change-over, CIP/SIP support and assisting with audit activities. Saputo is a top 10 global dairy processor, valuing contributions and fostering an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead support and ensure employee safety and productivity for production employees on designated shift.
• Ensure production volume is executed in a timely manner and meets/exceeds quality standards.
• Coordinate with supervisory team to assign, lead, review and monitor work to maximize productivity and prevent downtime on an assigned shift.
• Ensure team members are following standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, product quality, employee safety, as well as compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct equipment setup and adjustments in accordance with specifications.
• Coordinate production run schedules to ensure customer order volumes are fulfilled with minimal over-runs.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation schedules, root cause analysis, and any other documents.
• Support Continuous Improvement (MOS) activities.
• Support employee training (i.e. new hire, transfers, job, safety, etc.), complete training documents and monitor/report training progression.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Provide change-over, CIP/SIP support.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Provide employee scheduling support, backfill vacancies as appropriate, follow established employee scheduling guidelines.
• Provide team member meal/rest breaks when necessary.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate activities between departments.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees