Production Line Lead

Select Milk Producers•La Crosse, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands-on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition. We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us—and help shape what’s next. We are looking for Line Leads in La Crosse, WI. The Line Lead is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all tasks involved in the production of Select Custom Solutions products, with primary responsibilities of leading the work crew for a specific production line. The Line Lead follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is running as efficient and safe as possible. This position works in all areas of production as needed.

Responsibilities

Regularly handle bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.).
Ensure safety protocols and GMP procedures are adhered to; going over policies with production operators and staffing employees as needed.
Check blend sheet paperwork to make sure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.), confirm that lot numbers match on product, labels, and paperwork.
Complete pre-operation inspection log on Daily Production Record.
Review production schedule for assigned line and check all necessary items: Check batched materials to ensure they are signed off by Quality Assurance and staged in proper order based on schedule. Ensure any special components are available as needed (oil, oil sprayer, tote dump, type of bags, etc.).
Communicate with assigned line crew regarding daily schedule.
Coordinate packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with appropriate batching employee.
Ensure metal detector and sifter checks are being completed by a qualified operator at required frequencies.
Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during packaging process.
Assign employees to specific workstations and inform supervisor of any absences and/or line problems as needed.
Monitor all phases of the production line and quality of product being produced: Notify Maintenance of any potential mechanical problems in a timely manner as needed. Perform periodic bag seal inspections. Ensure all required samples are being pulled. Monitor the consistency of the product (watch for color changes or color variation during a run). Ensure pallets are neatly stacked. Ensure bags are being scaled to the correct weight. Perform periodic checks on product yield/recovery during the run. Ensure product changeovers are done properly. Sweep out and tap down tanks (following normal product flow in system). Check sifter tailings and CCP’s and record notes on production record. Clear the line of materials used on the finished run (unused labels, bags, etc.); bag up samples and scoops, and turn into Quality Assurance. Close out paperwork for the run (including yield calculation to ensure all materials have been recovered before starting next batch).
Maintain a clean and organized workstation and line.
Complete forklift operational checks at the beginning of each shift.
Operate forklift, if forklift-operating requirements met.
Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet.
Palletize product as it comes off the various production lines.
Train new production line workers on all lines.
This position has regular contact with all production employees as well as the Production Supervisor/Plant Manager to obtain and provide information. This position may have occasional contact with Quality Assurance, as well as with federal/state/regulatory inspectors on an annual basis.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Onsite gym
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world