Processing Lead

Daybreak Foods•Raymond, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The processing lead is responsible for knowing all functions in the breaking room, breaker operation, liquid product filtration and cooling, liquid product storage, liquid product flows and volumes, sanitation procedures and breaking room processing documentation. This role involves performing various tasks related to egg processing, including operating machinery, ensuring sanitation standards are met, and managing documentation. The lead will also work cooperatively with department leads and USDA/FSIS inspectors, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Key aspects of the role include monitoring operations, adjusting processes to meet customer specifications, and leading a team effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively lead, coach and mentor others.
Must have a positive, team orientated attitude.
Ability and willingness to learn several associated jobs.
General mechanical aptitude.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Basic math skills
Ability to load trucks for most effective dispatch of product to customer’s scheduled deliveries.

Nice To Haves

Previous food plant experience is highly desirable.
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory position preferred.
Ability to speak English and Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Know all functions in the transfer room, orientor, washer and candler operation.
Know shell egg product flows.
Know mid-shift sanitation procedures and transfer room processing documentation.
Perform tanker CIP’s, pipeline set-up, liquid product pumping, pipeline CIP’s and silo CIP’s.
Follow written procedures and be responsible for plant documentation and USDA/FSIS paperwork.
Work cooperatively with department leads and USDA/FSIS inspector.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
Follows all established systems, safety procedures, work instructions and patterns, SOP’s, SSOP’s, and Good Manufacturing Practices established for the plant and the respective departments that are being lead on any given day.
Communicate with Transfer Room stakeholders to control egg flow.
Monitor all Breaking Room operations and adjust process as needed to meet all customer specs.
Work with Management regularly to adjust for changing schedules.
Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling the processing equipment on a daily basis.
Post sanitation inspections of all equipment.
Monitors performance of crew providing effective feedback and coaching when necessary.
Reports progress, issues or concerns to Processing Manager as appropriate.
Delegate duties to line workers.
Other duties as assigned.