Production Lead I

SK FOOD GROUP • Cleveland, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee basic aspects of the production line operations. This role involves working on the assembly line, monitoring and directing other associates, ensuring staffing and throughput levels are met, and maintaining adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The Production Lead I is responsible for training associates, conducting safety meetings, rotating staff for cross-training, identifying and resolving production issues, and reviewing production specifications to ensure correct components are used. They also validate label information, rework non-conforming product, and monitor production metrics against targets. Additionally, this role requires understanding packaging specifications, proper use of ERP/OEE systems, and ensuring products meet customer standards. The Production Lead I must also notify Quality Assurance of any foreign objects found and coach Production Line Workers. Implementation of the SK Food Group Emergency Action Plan and other assigned duties are also part of the role. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and manufacturing environment experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess an understanding of SK Food Group fundamentals: Principles, Mission, Counseling process, Attendance and Basic benefits.
• Full understanding of floor operations to include: Component delivery, Product specs, Label Verifications, Non-Conformance, Rework, Actual versus theoretical process and Units per minute measurements and targets
• Must successfully complete SK Lean 101 course.
• Start SK Lean certification training program.
• Basic understanding of slicing equipment to participate in assembly and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of the components and the product line.
• Good knowledge of product specifications, pallet configuration and product placements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel specifically) is required.
• Training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.
• Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work on the line in a position where all other line associates may be monitored/directed
• Ensure staffing levels and throughput levels are achieved/ maintained.
• Ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) by all associates.
• Train associates to be proficient in multiple positions.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings with all associates.
• Rotate associates for cross-training throughout the shift.
• Help complete Incident Reports and participate in accident investigation as needed.
• Identify production issues – resolve or escalate as needed.
• Review Production specifications to assure correct components are brought to line and when components are out of compliance initiate a non-conformance process with Production Supervisor.
• Review label information requirements in order to validate and sign off on correct information by SKU
• Rework product that does not meet specifications but still available for reworking.
• Work with AVT technician (Actual versus theoretical) review paperwork to understand when component porting is out of compliance
• Monitor Units per Minute measurements against targets in RedZone to assure production line is meeting expectations around throughput.
• Read Packaging specifications to determine pallet configuration (stacking) and confirm stacking meets expectations.
• Facilitate proper use of OEE (Redzone) Tablet to include: Starting a shift, monitoring hourly metrics, assigning problem codes, sending chats
• Ensure products are built properly per customer standards.
• Notify Quality Assurance if any foreign objects are found on the components during the production run.
• Coach Production Line Workers on assigned line.
• Able to implement SK Food Group Emergency Action Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coaches and motivates team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED