Production Mixer

Mantrose Group•Elgin, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The production mixer is responsible for the addition and blending of raw material based on the daily production schedule. This role ensures the production of a quality product that meets all safety, SQF, and customer regulations. The mixer will also coach, counsel, train, and develop associate's skills, establish efficient production processes, and ensure all products follow QA and SQF procedures. They will regularly train associates in methods of improving production processes and review the production schedule with line associates prior to shift start, keeping them informed of any changes. The mixer will also complete shift huddles/communication with other department supervisors and associates, and assure that all formulas, labels, tools, and equipment are ready prior to production start. Regular inspection of production lines to assure Good Manufacturing Practices are followed and ensuring production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards are key responsibilities. The role is responsible for making quality products that meet all Food Safety, SQF, QA, and customer requirements. At the end of the shift, the mixer ensures all documentation pertinent to production, materials, and counts are accurate, completing all required information tracking and data collection. Effective communication between the Manager and shift supervisors is maintained, identifying significant issues related to quality, safety, downtime, production problems, or any other unexpected issues. Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
Must always be safety conscious.
Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision
Willing and able to work overtime as needed
Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious
Bilingual - English/Spanish
Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees
Knowledgeable of SQF and OSHA regulations

Nice To Haves

Certified forklift driver preferred

Responsibilities

Producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, SQF and Customer regulations
Coaching, counseling, training and developing associate’s skills
Establishing efficient production processes for all the company’s product lines
Ensuring that all products follow QA and SQF procedures
Regularly training associates in methods of improving production processes
Reviewing production schedule with the line associates prior to shift start and keeping them informed of any changes in product, line changes, material availability
Completing shift huddle/communication with other department Supervisors and associates
Assuring that all formulas, labels, tools and equipment are ready prior to production start
Inspecting production lines regularly to assure that Good Manufacturing Practices are followed
Making certain that production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
Making quality products that meet all the Food Safety, SQF, QA, and customer requirements
Ensuring that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to production: materials and counts are accurate
Completing all required information tracking and data collection
Maintaining effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors
Identifying significant issues related to quality, safety, down time, production problems or any other unexpected issues
Other duties as assigned by Manager