Production Lead, 2nd Shift

HP Hood•Agawam, MA

18h•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead serves as a role model and is responsible for all aspects of department operations in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, including following safety rules, company guidelines, and GMPs. The lead communicates instructions from the Shift Supervisor and works with supervisors, managers, and employees to support successful production runs. The role requires flexibility to work all shifts and days of the week as needed, depending on production and staffing requirements. The stated schedule is 12:45 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; hours may be modified according to business needs. The role also supports employee training and integration, promotes safety and assists with accident investigations, and helps ensure daily production goals and schedules are met. The lead maintains food safety and quality by completing tasks and keeping the work area sanitary, supports biosecurity and GMP measures, and reports food safety problems to personnel authorized to take action. Backup duties are covered by other leads and/or Production Supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well with people and across departments.
Prior experience as a Utility Operator or Processor, or strong knowledge of department operations, including raw receiving, processing, filler operating, cleaning, and CIP functions.
Strong working knowledge of the department and ability to receive direction and organize work and staffing schedules.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of experience in the Production Department or a related area is desirable.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with Shift Supervisors, the Manager, and employees to support successful production runs.
Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of changes, problems, and accomplishments.
Follow the chain of command and documentation procedures for matters requiring supervisory involvement.
Assist with training and integrating new employees into the department.
Promote safety within the department and assist with accident investigations as needed.
Be familiar with all department jobs and help oversee completion of daily goals and schedules.
Grow into and assume increased responsibilities as production requirements dictate.
Vary work shifts as needed based on production and staffing needs.
Complete job tasks and maintain the work area in a sanitary manner to support food safety and quality.
Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.