Lead Processing VB (Nights)

Work at Simmons•Van Buren, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the supervisor in accomplishing production requirements per company, customer and government requirements. This role involves orientating new team members, serving as a mentor, and communicating with various departments regarding line information. The Lead Processing role also includes completing reports, assisting with timekeeping, setting up equipment, monitoring production lines, and ensuring daily goals are met while improving morale. Participation in team meetings and fostering cohesiveness are key aspects of this position. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands.
Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking.
Waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs.
May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license.
Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge.
Good communication skills in English.
Be able to communicate from team member to upper management.
Must maintain a positive attitude.
Be able to do various jobs, multitask.
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
Bilingual preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Orientate new team members to their jobs including basic dress requirements and good manufacturing practices, safety aspects, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies.
Serves as a mentor.
Communicates with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on.
Completes required written and electronic reports.
Assists with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.).
Sets up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department.
Works on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set.
Ensures that goals are met daily and help set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.