2nd Shift Production Lead

Michigan Turkey Producers • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The 2nd Shift Production Lead is a hands-on production operations leadership role. Under a foreman’s supervision, the lead assists with overseeing production processes and associates while ensuring USDA and company standards are met. The role helps ensure equipment is functioning properly, the line starts on time, and production and associate performance meet customer, departmental, and organizational expectations. The lead starts 30 minutes before the shift to set up and operate equipment.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience in this position.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English; the qualifications also state the ability to understand English and Spanish.
• Ability to implement HACCP program rules and procedures and work closely with the USDA.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform all jobs in the department and fill in for the foreman when absent.
• Ability to work safely, maintain excellent attendance, keep good production records, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, including tasks in white meat areas.
• Ability to obtain a Hi-lo driver license.
• Ability to use knives (wiser and regular) on the line.
• Ability to twist, bend, reach, and stand for 8 hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold environment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to wear the required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the foreman with line startup and associate placement.
• Check for absences and vacations and set the line accordingly.
• Help ensure associates follow USDA, OSHA, MIOSHA, HACCP, and good manufacturing practices, as well as company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Teach associates the importance of working safely and as a team.
• Train new associates in their job duties.
• Maintain production records.
• Perform all jobs in the department and fill in for the foreman when absent.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the foreman.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed