Production Lead - SECOND Shift

LaVaquita•Monroe, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a second shift position where the Production Lead will assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production. This includes work assignments, training, and providing relief for production operations positions. The Lead will oversee a shift, ensuring the production of a quality product and completing all assigned master sanitation tasks. The role focuses on maximizing equipment efficiency, minimizing turn-around times, and maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, safety, and all other regulatory and plant policies and procedures. The Lead is responsible for achieving production goals or documenting reasons for not meeting them, while promoting safety, maintaining a sanitary food environment, and striving to improve product quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4+ years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office products and company computer systems
Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
Able to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful manner
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions.
Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor.
Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employees.
Perform all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment).
Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant production positions, with little or no notice at times; department to be determined by plant needs within the scheduled shift (as possible).
Understand and support safety as the priority.
Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications.
Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters.
Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations.
Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager.
Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers.
Handle difficult situations diplomatically.
Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes.