Blender Lead - 2nd Shift - F&B Manufacturing

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Sparta, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly Old Orchard Brands) is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! The Blending Production Lead reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for leading and directing the entire batching operation on one shift to include staffing and training, productivity, quality, safety, and resolving errors in relation to batches as it pertains to that area. This position has food safety and food quality responsibilities, including CQP and CCP monitoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift certification
Six months of manufacturing experience
Proficient in mathematics

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team setting
Credibility and Integrity
Build and maintain professional relationships
Computer and hand-held scanner experience
Ability to train others as needed

Responsibilities

Read and follow blending guidelines as set forth on a formula sheet to adhere to company and customer specifications
Match color and flavor and other quality attributes of juice to control standard, weigh and pump ingredients for batch, open drums, and containers for blending in batch
Direct batchers on the flow of work and communicate with production on any issues with batches.
Assist in resolving all errors related to batches
Perform quality checks before releasing batch for production such as brix, acid, pH, sensory, and color. Adjust batches to meet specification
Use the computer touch screen to fill batch tanks with bulk ingredients, research inventory needs, and make batch corrections
Use hand-held scanners to batch formulas
Perform and direct blenders on the sanitation of tanks and rooms
Review the next day’s production schedule, plan out the staging of ingredients, and concentrate on upcoming batches
Direct stagers on planned production and communicate ingredient outages to Supply Chain
Assist in determining staffing needs and staffing changes
Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned
Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance
Be accessible for employees to ask questions regarding areas of expertise
Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance
Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Dependability,consistent attendance and punctuality are critical to success on this role.