Batching Operator Lead

Florida Food Products, LLC•Indianapolis, IN

80d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of Production Lead Operator is to provide leadership and direction to other operators and excellence in manufacturing within their assigned department together with providing support to the Production Supervisor. The Production Lead is also charged with working in an operator position as a working lead when needed and in order to ensure that the product is produced on schedule and within scheduled hours. The lead ensures that production is running according to a daily and weekly plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 to 3 years of Department and Work Center-related production experience within the food and beverage manufacturing and / or packing environment
Working knowledge, skills and ability to understand FDA, Food and Plant Safety, product, process and quality-related requirements and to help ensure adherence to all HACCP protocols, GMPs and SOPs
Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities
Ability to provide training to operators and work with repair and maintenance mechanics and technicians
At least one year of related experience required
Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and make decisions with general guidance and supervision
Flexibility to work various shifts as production demands require, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations
Able to communicate well and establish rapport with operators within Department
Ability and willingness to be Forklift Certified

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus

Responsibilities

On-schedule production output of products by line and department
Achieve planned Quality performance metrics
Achieve scheduled / planned production schedule within the department
Achieve planned direct and indirect labor hours objectives within the department
Achieve improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity within the department
Successful completion of training and development objectives and deadlines
Reduction of product loss, rework, scrap and waste together with improvements in yield within the department
Build high-quality relationships within and between production departments
Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications
Maintains production logs and records
Assist supervisor to ensure the department complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Works safely and ensures the department complies with all safety rules
Carry out microbial analysis according to batch records using good sterile technique
Ongoing utilization and monitoring of equipment and process control systems to ensure parameters are within specified operating ranges
Performs minor mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting; takes appropriate corrective action as needed.
Complete daily batch records and enter necessary data into databases
Contacts supervisor for guidance in the event of unplanned deviations; follows guidance and direction accordingly
Complete basic lab procedures ensuring accuracy and validity of results. Assist with general laboratory procedures including but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep; measuring and dispensing of solid and liquid chemicals and raw materials
Cleaning and sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials and processing areas
Executes on various projects developed by R&D
Performs housekeeping tasks as assigned per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Other duties as assigned or required