Packaging Lead

Horizon Organic Dairy, LL•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

With our pioneering organic dairy brands like Horizon Organic and Wallaby in North America, Horizon Organics Dairy has made healthy organic dairy choices for our wide range of consumers. At heart, we are creators, engaged in the making of a new kind of Food Company. We are unique in possessing both the creativity and the scale not only to meet the world’s emerging needs, but to shape them, and help define the future of food. As we experience growth, and as our portfolio of products grows, we maintain a constant focus on our environmental and social responsibilities. We pursue reductions against waste, water usage and greenhouse gas emissions throughout our operations, focusing on our plants and our company owned farms. We are also champions for food security, lending our support to national hunger relief organizations and those that operate in our local communities.

Requirements

Minimum 2 year experiencing in manufacturing
Minimum 2 year experience in operating fluid dairy fillers
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Good negotiations skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Participate in required DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings.
Execute appropriate pass down meeting / Next shift lead
Spend at minimum of 80% time on the production floor
Perform BBS & BBQ in Monthly basis.
Participate in Monthly Safety and QA Meetings.
Complete Shift reporting on Smartsheet when supervisor is not present.
Organize and manage the Huddle Meeting when supervisor is not present.
Validate and send mid-shift and EOS reports when the supervisor is not at the plant.
Escalates all issues to the Shift Supervisor and/or Business Unit Leader.
Meet with oncoming Lead before shift to perform a GEMBA/safety walk of the plant to identify and correct any issues remaining from off going shift.
Assists in unloading shuttles when low on materials.
Staging filler and downstream supplies when warehouse lead is unavailable.
Gives tours to visitors and new hires when required.
Reports/follows up on incidents (safety, quality, equipment, etc.)
Assists or coordinating employees for breaks and lunches to keep production running.
Train new leads and employees when required.
Maintain the Huddle and 2hrs tracking boards updated in timely manner each day.
Participate in the 2hrs tracking board and Gap board when required.
Understand and follow the production schedule.
Ensure all paperwork for the TURNs is followed properly and signed and board updated.
Review and verify the CIL’s completion in daily basis and coach the employees when required.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork timely and accurately.
Operate equipment safely.
Train team members on and help develop CILT and Centerlines for assigned equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment.
Cleaning of all equipment using CIP systems, COP tanks and manual cleaning.
Operate computer HMI systems needed to run production.
Demonstrate safe operation and troubleshooting of the Uniloy Blow Mold machine with associated regrind, trimming, and auxiliary equipment.
Demonstrate capability to run Downstream, Palletizer, Bottle warehouse, Fillers, and Blow mold.
Uses two-way radio to communicate remotely with other team members.
Comply with all quality policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices
Pass and maintain forklift certification.
Maintains good housekeeping and cleanliness in work areas.
Escalates issues in a timely manner to team members, support personnel and plant leadership.
Comply with all regulations, policies, and procedures
All other duties as assigned or become evident