Process Lead - 2nd Shift - East Main

Sartori Cheese Brand•Plymouth, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Lead serves as a direct leader within the Wheel Finishing Team, providing guidance, support, and direction in the hand-finishing of cheese wheels, equipment sanitation, and packaging of products to meet customer specifications. This role is responsible for upholding safety, quality, and production standards while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. In addition to leading team efforts, the Process Lead actively participates in daily operations—operating equipment and collaborating with Team Members to ensure production goals are met and exceeded. This position works Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is preferred (GED).
Food manufacturing experience or experience working in a converting facility is desirable.
Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
Critical Thinking: Identifies potential issues through logical reasoning and analytical thought; considers multiple solutions before acting.
Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
Prioritization and Time Management: Manages time effectively by organizing tasks and setting priorities to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.
Results driven: Focuses on achieving results that achieve organizational and team member goals.
Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, to support daily work activities and documentation needs.
Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Leads by example on the production floor by actively participating in daily operations while modeling safe work practices, attention to detail, and high-performance standards.
Sets the tone for teamwork, professionalism, and accountability in alignment with Sartori’s Values in Action.
Supports a culture of cleanliness and safety by leading daily sanitation activities and ensuring all cleaning tasks are executed according to the master sanitation schedule.
Reinforces compliance with company safety, HACCP, and GMP policies.
Executes production and sanitation tasks by overseeing and performing essential production tasks, including staging and transferring materials, preparing cheese for treatment, applying rubs, labeling, and packaging.
Ensures adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Guides and trains Team Members by supporting the development of team capabilities by executing training plans, coaching new and existing Team Members, and reinforcing proper techniques and procedures to drive skill development and consistent performance.
Ensures product quality and compliance by conducting and overseeing inspections for mold, debris, and foreign materials.
Ensures corrective actions are taken promptly, maintaining product integrity and food safety compliance at all stages of production.
Coordinates and communicates effectively by serving as a communication link between team members and other departments (e.g., Quality, Planning, Maintenance).
Clearly conveys production goals, process changes, and potential challenges to keep the team aligned and informed.
Maintains accurate records and inventory by using scanning tools to issue cheese to work orders and ensures accurate tracking of product movement.
Supports traceability, production flow, and inventory accuracy through diligent documentation.