Batching & Pulling Lead

Kerry Group • Sturtevant, WI

10d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we're proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you!
The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing production operator and operations ensuring product output is produced in adherence to safety, quality, and manufacturing standards, but also leading by example through Kerry's Leadership Competencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use SAP and tablet devices.
• Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Basic computer experience.
• 2-3 years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• Previous work experience within a food manufacturing, blending operation, and distribution environment required.
• Organizational and excellent communication skills are important.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of job terminology.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, perform arm extensions, and elevated work.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way many times a day.
• Ability to continuously stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs or platform ladder.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with scanners/RF guns preferred.
• 2-3 years of people's leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a hazard-free work area.
• Monitor employee adherence to all policies and procedures, address concerns, and escalate support.
• Maintain and monitor employee adherence to GMPs, PPE, and 5S standards.
• Report and investigate all employee incidents (HR, Safety, Food Safety, & Quality).
• Work with the shift supervisor to oversee blending or batching and pulling departments; act as a backup for the shift supervisor in their absence.
• Provide daily direction to cell leads and cell lead trainers.
• Prepare and lead the Tier 1 Meeting; act as a backup for the supervisor in Tier 2 Meetings.
• Ensure completion and compliance of the Attainment to Plan Boards in the department; escalate as required.
• Oversee room operations, ensuring adherence to SAP schedules, recipes, and inventory troubleshooting.
• Maintain supplies for the room and ensure room cleanliness.
• Interpret the production schedule in chronological order to determine the next process to run, direct employees, and maintain leads on lines to prevent downtime.
• Assist in decision-making for production processes and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis for the department.
• Operate a forklift.
• Create job assignments in SAP.
• Enter computer data accurately into SAP.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED