Packaging Lead 1st Shift

Kraft Heinz • Cedar Rapids, IA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Team Lead is to successfully coordinate designated areas of production process and the hand-offs between including preparation, cooking and packaging of products. Also to provide guidance, training and development to others in department/area.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• Must ensure quality products are being packaged.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures.
• Responsible for Q-RMP standards implementation as defined by the accountability list document
• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Successful candidates must have the willingness to:
• Always perform to the highest level of competence.
• Cooperate as a team.
• Be open, especially with information and knowledge.
• Trust and be trustworthy.
• Respect others – customers, suppliers, colleagues – and yourself.
• Be accountable for one’s actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with CI Lead and Maintenance on key areas of focus.
• Manages Team Members execution of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving and Oscar system execution.
• Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.
• Assists teams with developing and implementing CIL, CL, and Changeover programs.
• Responsible for escalating production issues and when gaps in performance prevent themselves.
• Continuously improve their technical skill set by progressing through Step Up Card system.
• Supervise all subordinates in department to make sure all areas are functioning together.
• Work directly with subordinates to minimize mistakes and ensure a continuous flow of production.
• Coordinate transition of materials and workflow with surrounding department leads and supervisors.
• Address any concerns with peripheral departments. (ie: Safety / Quality / Maintenance)
• Assign work tasks to individuals in your area.
• Insure IQS documentation is entered accurately and timely.
• Quality (verify subordinates accurately following practices)
• Safety (verify all required safe work practices—ie: PPE, JSA)
• Prepare DDS meeting data ahead of meeting start time and Lead/Attend DDS Meetings.
• Manages team to meet Right the First Time objectives.
• Holds team members accountable to reach daily Scrap Goals.
• Monitors run rates to insure Run to Target goals are met.
• Execution of Operations Systems (OSCAR, DDS, CL, CIL…)
• Responsible for tracking safety training issues within the department.
• Responsible for the successful operation within the department by ensuring materials are present, employees are on task, and enforcing break schedule.
• Responsible for educating and training employees on machinery and job functions within the department.
• Responsible for receiving complaints and forwarding concerns to the supervisor.
• Responsible for all production documentation and IQS inputs within area of responsibility.
• Support supervisor as required for documenting corrective action procedures.
• Lead start and end of shift performance.
• Team coach, motivator, enabler
• Maintain team’s organization and document management.
• Assists Supervisors with analyzing employee performance.
• Coordinates employee cross training with Production Clerk.
• Participates in root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the process
• Monitor KPI Performance and trends to identify leading losses.
• Effective waste stream monitoring and executing reduction goals.
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.
• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Start earning PTO at hire, generous
• Field Operations Incentive Plan- BONUS PLAN
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Wellbeing programs
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Recognition
• Training
• Family Support Programs
• 401k
• Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed