Production Lead - 1st shift

Richelieu Foods•Wheeling, IL

1d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is responsible for the people, processes, procedures and related controls to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The Production Lead is a hands-on, working leader accountable for the documentation, daily production output, line audits, and staffing for all production related standard work, projects and related systems.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing preferred
Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Must be able to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
Must have good written and oral communication skills
Safety first mindset
Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Must be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
Able to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading employees in a food production environment a plus.
Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate production according to customer specifications and company standards.
Lead daily production team during assigned shift.
Work with the Supervisor to plan appropriate inventory levels to ensure production requirements and specifications are met in order to achieve customer orders.
Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures.
Responsible for collecting production data and identifying variances compared to standards.
Responsible for maintaining company Safety and OSHA standards.
Handles / communicates employee concerns and issues to the Supervisor
Updates and communicates labor needs regularly.
Promote Safety standards.
Records and investigates all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents.
All other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.