Production Lead, 3rd shift

Alltech•Springfield, MO

18h

About The Position

Hubbard is hiring a Production Lead to direct the production shift crew and ensure safety, quality, and environmental policies are followed while maximizing efficiency. The lead is expected to help the shift meet production goals, maintain good housekeeping, and support quality, packaging, warehouse organization, and customer service procedures. The Lead Person is responsible for the facility while on shift unless a more senior member of leadership is on-site, and must be comfortable running the plant and contacting appropriate parties when needed. This is a third-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a $3 shift differential. The role includes operating and supervising equipment, completing production and shift reports, training and coaching employees, conducting safety and housekeeping activities, and supporting continuous improvement. The position requires lifting at least 55 pounds from the floor to a minimum height of 50 inches and climbing ladders.

Requirements

Ability to lead and direct others and help ensure production goals are achieved.
Knowledge of mixing and pelleting equipment and process routing.
Understanding of computers and programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Familiarity with products produced and codes, warehouse layout, forklift operation, and quality storage and packing procedures.
Adequate quality training.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and proficiently.
Ability to communicate effectively with operators, management, and support teams.
Basic computer and math skills.
Ability to lift at least 55 pounds from the floor to a minimum height of 50 inches.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the production shift crew, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental policies are followed while maximizing efficiency.
Support the shift in meeting production goals and ensure operators understand and follow work instructions.
Practice customer service procedures, including prompt and courteous service and loading customer trucks with minimal delays.
Monitor product quality; notify management about out-of-spec conditions and ensure products are sealed, packaged, coded, and tagged correctly.
Communicate with operators, management, and support teams about packaging quality and loading efficiency.
Operate a forklift safely and proficiently.
Follow the plant housekeeping plan, maintain warehouse organization and product traceability, and assign and audit housekeeping tasks.
Safely operate and supervise necessary equipment and follow plant safety rules.
Perform safety engagements, audits, and observations, and complete near-miss and first-aid reporting.
Work overtime as required based on customer demands and as directed by Springfield Management.
Complete production reports, order-loading forms, customer invoices, and end-of-shift reports; report shift events and follow up with operators when productivity goals are not met.
Train new and existing employees, coach operators, and complete operator evaluations and corrective actions with plant management's support.
Follow plant rules of conduct and perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or Assistant Plant Manager.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, including participating in or leading projects.