Operator

Armstrong Group•Lockhart, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are running properly at the proper speed, assisting maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition, drawing mix for production, completing downtime reports and production sheets for the shift, ensuring quality standards of products are met, and ensuring the proper number of supplies is present for the shift. The role also involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers, leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values, following all GMP and SQF procedures and practices, assisting in training new personnel, ensuring the work area is clean and organized, and supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats. Additionally, the Operator must ensure that environmental and safety expectations are met during the shift and that exceptions, needs, and opportunities are addressed and shared via the Event Management application. They will also verify production paperwork to confirm completion and accuracy of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks, and undertake proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1+ years of experience in management or leadership role required, preferably in the food manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.
Must be available to work all shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment highly preferred.
Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure machines are running properly at the proper speed.
Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition.
Draws mix for production.
Completes downtime reports and production sheets for shift.
Ensure quality standards of products are met.
Ensures the proper number of supplies is present for the shift.
Ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.
Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
Assists in training new personnel.
Ensures the work area is clean and organized.
Train and drive a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.
Ensure that environmental and safety expectations are met during the shift and that exceptions, needs opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.
Verify production paperwork to confirm completion and accuracy of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.
Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event.