Ice Cream Production Team Leader - Team D

Turkey Hill•Conestoga, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Turkey Hill is a growing, nationwide company founded in Southcentral Pennsylvania in 1931, specializing in ice cream and beverages. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for leadership development and career growth. Join our team and contribute to our legacy of delicious products.

Requirements

One to three (1-3) years of manufacturing experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must work well in a team environment
Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled (starting, ending, lunch, and break schedules)
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
Perform all other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of Ice Cream manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Resource Leader with directing and coordinating the activities of frozen production personnel.
Meet performance standards and perform duties of General Utility (Machine Operator), Material Handler, Freezer Operator, Flavor Mixer, and Palletizer.
Ensure all necessary mix flavorings meet company standards and are utilized correctly.
Ensure quality checks are performed and recorded, including associate quality checks to meet specifications.
Communicate with Frozen Production Resource Leader and Senior Resource Leaders regarding daily manufacturing operations.
Communicate with other Frozen Production Team Leaders for smooth shift transitions.
Perform relief duties for all frozen production job-related tasks.
Ensure shift accountability numbers are recorded accurately, including downtime reporting.
Ensure proper mixes are prepared and machine setups are accurate before start-up and throughout the shift.
Maintain a high level of safety towards people, equipment, and building structures.
Inspect equipment for safety and complete/forward work order requests.
Keep an orderly and clean work environment.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices for Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of SQF.
Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement and lean methodology.
Engage and coach associates to work effectively in teams for process improvements.
Lead or facilitate department and cross-functional teams through continuous improvement projects.
Interact with plant warehouse inventories and warehouse management systems (Assistics/Shop Orders, etc.).