Line Lead Trainee - Whitestown, IN

The Hershey Company•Whitestown , IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Hershey Salty Snacks Company, we make brands that people love. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty or a tasty twist of both, we offer a number of snacks to meet your needs. With our most recent acquisition, we are excited to be able to continue to deliver more Salty options, including Skinny Pop. Behind each moment of goodness is a diverse team focused on being part of something bigger. Come be a part of our dynamic team in Whitestown, IN as a Machine Operator Line Lead! Our Machine Operator Line Lead is responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring that products are produced in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. A Machine Operator Line Lead has experience working in a food manufacturing environment and a commitment to quality and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience operating production equipment in a food manufacturing environment
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures for operating production equipment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and equipment monitoring.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for pre-shift pass downs and sharing info with team. In the event a Lead is unavailable the responsibility falls on the previous shift’s Team Lead
Ensures all startups and changeovers checks for their area are completed
Train team members
Cover breaks for their team members and are responsible for ensuring breaks are taken and done according to policy
Radios issues to the other Line Leads, SHL and Supervisor
Communicate with Material Handler team for which materials are needed for production with based on priority
Ensure all materials no longer in use are removed from production and communicate with Material Handler to transfer back to warehouse
Ensures the team does housekeeping throughout the shift and completes their required tasks as defined by the MSS
Ensures team members are following the Good Manufacturing Plant (GMP) policies and wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Coordinate shut down / start up / cleans in a safe and controlled manner. If a wet clean, ensuring all electronics and motors are wrapped such that there is no damage to any equipment that cannot get wet
Operate and troubleshoot all equipment in their area in accordance with the documented procedures to ensure that products are produced in accordance with production schedules and quality standards.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), Lock Out Tag Out procedures etc.
Adhere to the company policies and practices
Monitor and report updates for the production process to identify and correct issues that may affect product quality or consistency
Maintain accurate records of production activities, such as equipment performance, product yields, downtime and waste.
Communicate with other plant personnel regarding production schedules, equipment issues, and product quality
Participate in training programs to develop knowledge and skills related to production equipment and processes