Plate & Pack Line Lead - Weekends

Mom's Meals•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Lead will learn all jobs on the line and be able to step in where needed, and will oversee/drive workflow, troubleshoot issues, and provide backup support to the Pack Room Manager. This role involves filling in for various positions on the pack room line, which consists of several interconnected machines. The Line Lead will provide guidance and backup to Machine Operators, Platers, Catchers, Runners, Palletizers, etc. They will walk the line to oversee workflow, assist with staffing, facilitate communication and coordination, and act as a primary point of contact when the Manager is unavailable. The position also includes ensuring the line is set up correctly, assisting with daily summary reports, maintaining and operating machines, troubleshooting issues, ensuring proper sanitation, training new employees, and conferring with Quality Assurance. The Line Lead will also serve as a role model for GMPs, food safety, general safety, and PPE usage, while working collaboratively and maintaining good communication.

Requirements

Prior manufacturing experience
Good food safety and workplace safety record
Initiative and team leadership skills
Mechanical aptitude & experience critical
Machinery troubleshooting skills
Able to train and coach new employees on tasks
Demonstrated commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or trade school desired
Prior machine operation using production processing or packaging experience preferred
Scanning and AX/inventory experience desired
Experience using forklifts and pallet jacks desired
Bilingual in (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Fill in for all Pack Room positions.
Provide guidance and backup to Machine Operators, Platers, Catchers, Runners, Palletizers, etc.
Walk the line and oversee/drive workflow, help place people where needed, help with communication and coordination, and serve as “go to” person when the Manager is unavailable.
Ensure line is set up correctly (includes meal set up, labels prepared, Unifillers & Vemags in place, scoops and other tools ready, etc.).
Provide backup to the Manager in writing the daily summary report.
Maintain, control, operate, and sanitize machines and equipment used in operation.
Ensure machine settings are calibrated and train/provide guidance to others on how to properly operate equipment.
Troubleshoot machine problems, make corrections, and/or coordinate with Manager and Maintenance personnel as needed.
Ensure proper clean down and sanitation processes are used when changing meals or lines to ensure no cross-contamination.
Help train and coach new employees on tasks.
Confer with Quality Assurance as needed on questions or concerns.
Serve as role model regarding GMPs, food safety, general safety, and wearing PPE.
Work as a team and maintain good communication.