Production Lead

Ajinomoto Foods North America • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a frozen foods company producing nutritious and delicious meals. The Production Lead is responsible for a production line or area and helps ensure production schedules are met while company standards and procedures are followed. The role supervises production personnel to meet daily production requirements and comply with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, starting at 3:00 p.m. Shifts are 9–10 hours. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of leadership experience.
• Basic knowledge of math.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively train, assign, and monitor work.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is properly set up and make-ready functions are completed before production; verify and control standard weights, maintain proper coding, and report equipment problems.
• Oversee production team members to ensure quality, sanitation, safety, production procedures, GMPs, and scheduling requirements are met.
• Assign work, follow up on assignments, monitor progress, and make task-related decisions to meet quality and scheduling requirements.
• Maintain employee discipline in accordance with company rules, issue verbal and written warnings, and recommend further disciplinary action when needed.
• Prepare required daily reports and ensure they are complete and accurate.
• Continuously communicate with processors about blending raw material mixes, ensure mixes follow standard formulas, and collaborate on adjustments to moisture, texture, and other qualities.
• Ensure filling batches are mixed and delivered just in time, with consistent batch-to-batch results and minimal deviation from formula.
• Monitor production processing records and product line performance to ensure company procedures and requested standards are followed.
• Monitor inventory three days in advance to ensure scheduled production has the required raw materials available.
• Ensure rework scrap is stored properly and schedule its use to keep levels to a minimum.
• Train employees or delegate training; evaluate employee skills and performance and recommend improvements.
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures.
• Suggest improvements to production methods, including use of available personnel.
• Perform production tasks when necessary.
• Keep the Production Supervisor/Manager informed of situations, activities, and deviations from normal operations.
• Quickly become proficient with new or changed procedures, equipment, and methods.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Communicate with production leads at shift change about situations that may affect production.
• Ensure company quality standards are maintained.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance beginning on day one.
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions up to 4.5%.
• Wellness reimbursement toward gym membership and/or exercise equipment.
• Employee referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work at the company.
• Quarterly product sales to employees.

What This Job Offers

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