Production Lead 2 Shift

ASR Group•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW Working under the general direction of the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead schedules, trains, checks, and leads the production and maintenance related work of their designated shift. The Production Lead is responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of all of the production employees staffed on their designated shift, as well as plant security. The Production Lead will be hands on, overseeing the activities of their team while completing day-to-day maintenance, repair, or replacement of facility equipment to ensure manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety; supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of American Sugar Refining.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in a maintenance and/or lead role required
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required
Microsoft office and PC skills
Strong technical aptitude with experience in manufacturing
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs.
Results oriented, process improvement focused
Knowledge of basic math is required
Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met
Must be able to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high elevations
Must be able to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to FDA and SQF regulations preferred
Demonstrated ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner
Proven ability to lead a team, meet goal, and demonstrate conflict resolution
Forklift Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and drive productivity of all employees assigned to the designated shift by following and enforcing all safety, quality, and packaging procedures.
Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours
Train and coach new and existing employees.
Participate in and provide feedback for employee performance reviews.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Report all safety, quality, and production related incidents and aid in investigation.
Complete lab testing and properly document results in association with quality control.
Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
Perform and document all monitoring procedures that are critical to safe quality food.
Coordinate shift schedules, production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Serve as a back-up for absent employees and shift rotations.
Verify that shift paperwork is completed accurately
Communicate daily with other Shift Leads and Production Supervisor
Serve as liaison between leadership and operators
Conduct regular inspections to identify faulty equipment.
Ensure facility maintenance is completed as scheduled.
Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on all equipment to enhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions
Must be on standby to repair machines that develop mechanical problems
Maintain records of maintenance and activities
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously by prioritizing and planning work activities
Troubleshoot, adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
Perform welding activities when required
All other duties as assigned