Lead Manufacturing Specialist

Basic American Foods•Rexburg, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist is the first line of leadership at the facility, ensuring a safe workplace, compliant operations, and efficient production. The LMS will model and enforce safety and food safety practices. The supervisor will manage line performance driven by daily metrics and will provide day-to-day leadership for staff. They will work to drive continuous improvement by applying lean manufacturing concepts and support value-added projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering
3-5 years manufacturing related experience in a lead role, or 5+ years in manufacturing leadership role in lieu of degree
Knowledge of database software
Knowledge of payroll software (i.e. ADP)
Knowledge of IFS (ERP) software
Knowledge of excel spreadsheet software
Knowledge of word processing software
Manufacturing and process knowledge
Sound judgement capabilities, using data and risk to make appropriate business decisions
Lean manufacturing knowledge and skills
Working knowledge of workplace safety and GMP regulations
Keen attention to detail
Written and spoken communication skills
Ability to evaluate problems, correctly focus the resources and make efficient decisions
Strong leadership and effective management skills to direct employees in efficient operations
Effective problems solving skills, including root cause analysis, data analysis, and A3 thinking

Responsibilities

Model and enforce safety and food safety practices.
Manage line performance driven by daily metrics.
Provide day-to-day leadership for staff.
Drive continuous improvement by applying lean manufacturing concepts.
Support value-added projects.
Utilize and put to practice the Hazard Recognition Plus method to identify hazards and implement methods to eliminate, control, and protect the hazards present in the production environment.
Demonstrate and practice food safety behaviors consistently.
Assist in meeting customer requirements, including specifications and audit programs, through thorough communication, documentation, and adherence to sanitation guidelines and GMP's, including the HACCP program.
Maintain plant cleanliness to a satisfactory degree and ensure team members have the appropriate tools and training to execute all quality programs.
Collaborate across the site to reach budgeted line rates, prevent out of specification production, direct maintenance activities, manage raw material changes, and when necessary, ensure the use of the hold process (MRB) to prevent out of specification products from reaching the customer.
Be an example of professional conduct in the workplace.
Be accountable for team problem solving, decision making, fair and timely disciplinary action, and conflict resolution.
Meet frequently with their staff 1:1.
Facilitate communication between shifts and teams.
Own crew training plans ensuring that proper back ups are in place on all lines.
Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures (drug/alcohol, attendance, EEO, etc.).
Respond to personnel issues as needed and support thorough investigations and coordinate results with the leadership team and human resources.
Act as on-shift representative for all emergency response coordination, and compliance with Company policies.
Conduct regular site security audits.
Improve process by following lean manufacturing concepts, company values, and company culture.
Strive to continuously improve, leveraging the Basic Way tools and actively engaging in all continuous improvement tasks.
Support the identification and implementation of value-added activities and projects.
Uphold the principles of SQF Food Safety Code.
Immediately report any food safety, food quality, safety issues, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.