Production Services - Back up Team Lead - Old Packing

Kayem Foods, Inc.•Chelsea, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Services position is responsible for supporting food production operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and adaptability. The ideal candidate will perform standard production tasks and be trained to serve as a backup for various machines, occasionally work the product line, and step in as a team leader when needed.

Requirements

Ability to perform standard production tasks
Willingness to be trained on various machines
Ability to occasionally work the product line
Ability to step in as a team leader when needed
Ability to assemble, inspect, and clean equipment parts
Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures
Ability to conduct first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks
Ability to verify accuracy of scales and machine settings
Ability to perform routine operational audits
Willingness to cross-train across multiple production areas
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace
Ability to assist with disassembly, cleaning, and safe storage of equipment
Ability to ensure production lines start on time and run efficiently
Ability to monitor and coordinate staffing
Ability to support and guide team members
Ability to communicate issues to the Supervisor promptly
Ability to ensure product is made to customer specifications and in required quantities
Ability to complete required paperwork
Ability to maintain and enforce safety and sanitation standards
Ability to assist with training new employees and cross-training current team members
Ability to learn line setup procedures, equipment operation, and reporting responsibilities

Responsibilities

Perform general production duties such as assembling, packing, stacking, and palletizing food products
Occasionally work directly on the production line to support production needs
Visually inspect products for quality and remove any non-conforming items
Ensure adequate product quantities are available to meet order requirements
Assist in machine setup and preparation based on production schedules and specifications
Assemble, inspect, and clean equipment parts before and after runs, including lockout/tagout procedures
Conduct first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks (e.g., weight, size, twist, casing, etc.)
Verify the accuracy of scales and machine settings
Perform routine operational audits every 15 minutes to ensure compliance with specifications
Cross-train across multiple production areas
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace in accordance with USDA, HACCP, and company standards
Assist with the disassembly, cleaning, and safe storage of equipment at end of shift
Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervisors
Step in as Team Leader when the regular Team Leader is absent
Ensure production lines start on time and run efficiently throughout the shift
Monitor and coordinate staffing to maintain productivity levels
Support and guide team members on proper procedures and best practices
Communicate any issues with equipment, materials, or personnel to the Supervisor promptly
Ensure product is made to customer specifications and in the required quantities
Complete required paperwork, such as production and quality logs
Maintain and enforce safety and sanitation standards
Assist with training new employees and cross-training current team members.
Learn line setup procedures, equipment operation, and reporting responsibilities to effectively lead when needed