PreMix Lead - 1st shift

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizzas. We have two manufacturing facilities located IL, and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers. This position is based out of our Beaver Dam, WI location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to lead fairly, firmly and consistently.
Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective.
The ability to identify, define, and solve problems, and to coach production employees to do the same.
Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results. A sense of accountability for results.
Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees.
Ability to read and understand formula sheets.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Verifies all lot and item numbers on materials being brought to line.
Reads and tracks production schedules; provides recommendations for changes.
Completes line production and quality paperwork.
Identifies over usage of materials and assists in reduction of waste ingredient materials.
Demonstrates basic set up and operational knowledge of all line related equipment.
Ensures line run rules, line equipment settings and run rates are being followed.
Assists Maintenance in the diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
Promotes safe work behaviors in other employees and acts as safety team leader.
Provides assistance and direction to line employees to maximize labor utilization.
Reports any violations of company policy to management personnel.
Assists the Supervisor with staffing and training needs of crew members.
Supports Supervisor with execution of their job duties.
Communicates with Supervisor and other Line Leads during shift operations and shift changeovers.
Notifies Supervisor of all down times.
Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.