Production Lead

Reddy Ice•Carson, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead supports the Processing Supervisor in department operations and takes charge of the department when the supervisor is absent. The role promotes the company’s “True North” attributes, including customer focus, respect, clear communication, fact-based decision-making, servant leadership, and continuous improvement. The Production Lead applies lean principles and tools to identify opportunities, facilitate process improvements, and create value, including leading and participating in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities. The position monitors and maintains processing equipment, supports product quality and quantity, contributes to production scheduling, maintains production and cleaning records, and serves as the primary forklift operator. It may assume supervisory responsibility for the processing crew in the absence of the Plant Engineer. The role requires mechanical aptitude, safe work practices, and the ability to perform labor-intensive work in areas with fluctuating temperatures and operating machinery. The stated pay rate is $27.

Requirements

Experience in a processing-type environment.
Some supervisory skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to count and complete paperwork as needed.
Previous forklift driving experience in a warehouse environment.
Ability to read and interpret English-language safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to remain alert, work safely and unfatigued, gauge time and distance, retain instructions, concentrate, exercise judgment, and respond appropriately to changing conditions or emergencies.
Ability to perform required duties without impairment that could affect safe and competent performance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to work around forklifts and machinery with moving parts.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Monitor all equipment daily.
Maintain and repair bagging equipment.
Assist the Plant Engineer as necessary.
Conduct preventive maintenance on all processing equipment.
Monitor product quantity and quality and report problems to the Processing Supervisor.
Keep the work area safe and report potential safety hazards.
Maintain daily production and cleaning records.
Work with the Plant Engineer on production staff scheduling.
Serve as the primary forklift operator.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics and maintain high safety standards.
Apply lean principles and tools to support continuous improvement and value creation.
Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.
Assume supervisory responsibility for the processing crew in the absence of the Plant Engineer.
Take charge of the department in the absence of the Processing Supervisor.