Production Lead-Nights

Michael Foods Inc.•Mars Hill, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead oversees production line operations, ensuring production schedules are met, product quality is maintained, employees are supported and trained, and the workplace is safe. The role works with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement. It is responsible for following and reinforcing safety rules and ensuring Food Safety and Quality policies, procedures, and activities are followed consistently to reduce product and process variability. The Production Lead may act as the Production Supervisor in their absence and support supervisory responsibilities as needed. The role also includes completing sanitation activities and other assigned duties.

Requirements

One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
Strong communication skills for interacting with teams and presenting information.
Proficiency in basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Problem-solving skills and ability to interpret various instructions.
Computer proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing, order processing, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups, customers or vendors, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
One to two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily packaging-line operations to meet production goals.
Monitor and adjust staffing or step in as needed to cover breaks, lunches, and schedule changes.
Check product quality regularly and ensure adherence to standards.
Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve delays and other issues.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Provide direction to production staff.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company safety programs.
Coordinate and conduct employee training on production and packaging procedures.
Follow Safe Quality Food (SQF) principles and report food or human safety concerns.
Maintain documentation in Redzone, including comments on missed checks.
Complete paperwork and enter accurate data into the computer system (SAP).
Complete sanitation activities as required.
Act as the Production Supervisor in their absence and support supervisory responsibilities as needed.
Follow safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health practices into all jobs and tasks.
Follow quality work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintain sanitary conditions, and report conditions or practices that could adversely affect food safety or quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.