Production Lead I

SK FOOD GROUP • Groveport, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee basic aspects of the production line operations.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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