Oatmeal Lead - Production Monday-Thursday (Nights)

Nature's Path Foods

10d•$30 - $32

About The Position

Reporting to the Oatmeal Supervisor, the Oatmeal Production Shift Lead assists with planning, scheduling, coordination, and supervision of production and packaging on a shift. The Lead will work with customers, both internal and external, and provide assistance on the floor wherever needed as a working part of the team. Monday-Thursday 6:00PM-6:30AM (sometimes Fridays)

Requirements

3+ years of production experience required; food processing preferred
Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong mathematical and computer skills required; must be detail-oriented
Experience using man lifts and boom trucks required; sit-down forklift is desirable
Proven team-focused attitude; experience with LEAN processing & teams desirable
Strong safety awareness; basic understanding of OSHA as it relates to manufacturing
Proven troubleshooting and multitasking abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize effectively in a change environment.
Comfortable with a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to learn people management and ability to learn skills to deal with employee development and conflict resolution.
The ability to communicate and understand verbal directions effectively and efficiently in English, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

food processing preferred
sit-down forklift is desirable
experience with LEAN processing & teams desirable

Responsibilities

Assisting with supervising and coordinating production on shift to execute NP’s core operating processes, including the GMP’s, SOP’s, supply management, TQM and LEAN, to ensure quality product, best value for customers, and efficiencies and cost structures that optimize profitability.
In the absence of the production supervisor, ensures efficient production continues as master schedule dictates.
Assisting to review and discuss the production board, ensuring production for a shift is on schedule and within budget and making changes as needed to attain production goals.
Working with the Production Supervisor to coordinate preventative maintenance to optimize performance of equipment and facilities.
Ensuring that lean practices are being incorporated and continuously used to maximize efficiencies.
Working with the supervisor to monitor the quality of product.
Coaching and mentoring production crew members and assisting with performance management.
Conducting safety walk through and first aid training.
Checking all CPCs of processes and finished goods.
Conducting audits at mid-shift, end-of shift and as needed.
Recording relevant data on computer as needed.
Completing special projects as assigned by manager.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus! (New employees only, not valid for individuals previously employed within 5 years)
Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental insurance plans, 3 great plans to choose from
Complimentary Life and Disability plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
Get Fit reimbursement program towards fitness/wellness, (up to $300/yr)
Employee Discount on Nature's Path Products
401(k) Savings and with the company match of up to 4%
Vacation and Sick Time
11 Paid Holidays
Maternal Salary Continuance
Monthly attendance incentive - $80
Night Shift Differential - $1.50/hour
Green my Ride program
Clean Energy Vehicle Program - $1000/ every 5 years
Team Member Referral Bonus
$145 annual shoe allowance through our Online Safety Shoe Program