Lead - A Shift (Storm Lake Pork)
About The Position
The Lead assists the Supervisor in coordinating daily departmental activities and workflow. The role communicates work assignments and instructions to team members, monitors production progress, supports operational goals, and helps maintain compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and company policies and procedures. The position is based in a manufacturing and production environment and pays $28.35 per hour. The Lead serves as a resource for team members, supports teamwork and accountability, assists with training and onboarding, and helps address production issues. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on business needs. The position requires the ability to perform its physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience with the same employer listed on the application.
- Experience in a lead, trainer, or supervisory capacity, which may include formal leadership such as training peers or leading small teams.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter and retrieve information from computer systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with plant management and team members verbally and in writing.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work in a hot production environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must comply with company safety, food safety, quality assurance, and biosecurity requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, lead, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily departmental operations and workflow.
- Ensure team members are in their assigned work areas at start-up, after breaks, and throughout the shift.
- Communicate work assignments, production priorities, and Supervisor instructions to team members.
- Monitor production progress to help meet production schedules, quality standards, and departmental goals.
- Perform product audits to verify customer specifications, quality standards, and yield expectations.
- Monitor team members and equipment for compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and company policies.
- Immediately report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or operational concerns to management.
- Assist with troubleshooting production issues and escalate concerns as needed.
- Promote a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
- Assist with recordkeeping, production documentation, and required reports for the assigned area.
- Provide support and guidance to team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Assist with training and onboarding team members as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
