Paste Production Specialist

Nielsen Massey Vanillas I•Waukegan, IL

13h•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Paste Production Specialist is primarily responsible for Mixing and Blending Paste batches based on orders. This individual will collaborate with supervisors and team members to create production plans, workflow requirements, and pre-operation activities for proper equipment startup. Document and track product and requirements as needed. Resolve production, quality, and safety issues. Train team members on systems and devices, assess production needs, resolve errors on the line, and improve production rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Knowledge of Inventory Software; Order Processing Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation Software (PowerPoint).
See/Hear/Speak.
Standing / Walking 85%, stooping/bending 15%.
Reach at times above shoulder/ below knee level
Lift/ Carry up to 60 lb.
Good hand grasping and fingering skills.
Must have strong eye/hand coordination.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Effectively communicate in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff and other department personnel.
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and results oriented.
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize high-demands tasks.
Convey a positive, professional, and helpful image to both internal and external customers.
Ability to read, speak, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
External Working Relationships – Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Analyzes market and completion and adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Business Necessity – The needs of the employer may be dependent on responding to and anticipating rapidly changing external and internal demands in all aspects of how business is conducted. This may include, but is not limited to, organization structure, finances goals, personnel, work processes, technology, and customer demands. Therefore, it may become necessary to make modifications to how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with minimal or no advance notice to employees. Accordingly, the employees must be capable of adapting, with minimal or no advanced notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.
Safety and Security –All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management.
Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks; where applicable.

Responsibilities

Monitor employees and work area for unsafe actions or conditions and set the example
Stop any acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
Achieve production throughput against targets
Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
Ensure equipment is maintained, cleaned, and all systems are functioning correctly
Timely completion of all Quality / Production records
Ensure that team members follow SQF / GMP Quality & Production procedures.
Create a healthy and motivating work environment
Daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success
Discover training needs and provide coaching
Listen to team members feedback and resolve any issues or conflict
Coach team members on achieving goals, developing necessary skills, and provide feedback.
Promote high standards through personal example and ensure team understands the behaviors and actions expected of them
Provide Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery.
Work effectively with other departments that support the manufacturing process