Production Team Lead
About The Position
The Cheese Team Lead is responsible to ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and safe work practices are followed by all department employees in the efficient operation and production of quality products throughout the Cheese Department. A minimum of six months is necessary to become proficient in the cheese production operations from Milk Receiving through Bulk Pack, including HTST, vats, mixer, brine tanks, CIP systems, milk receiving, P2, DMC, and Noltec. The Cheese Foreperson position is a working foreperson and must be capable of disassembly, assembling and making minor adjustments to all cheese production equipment.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic familiarity with all aspects of the cheese department operations including Milk Receiving through Bulk Pack, including HTST, vats, mixer, brine tanks, CIP systems, milk receiving, P2, DMC, and Noltec.
- Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7-day operation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.
- Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
- Two years' experience in similar position
- Prior experience in a leadership position
Responsibilities
- Train employees regarding SOP’s, GMP’s, proper sanitation, safe work practices, good housekeeping, etc. and enforce these policies and practices throughout the department.
- Interpret production related data and make production decisions based on the data.
- Know all job functions of the Cheese Department positions.
- Perform hourly walkthroughs of department to check temperatures, calibrations and maintain accurate records.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and follow up to ensure efficient operation.
- Monitor the extraneous program.
- Communicate effectively with other operators, department management, and representatives from other departments.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- 401k
- Monthly Safety/Quality Incentive Bonus
- Matched Retirement Savings
- Paid Vacation (40 hours vacation every 6 months which increases with tenure)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 56 hours of Paid Sick Time, annually
- Healthcare Benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date (includes wellness incentive program)
- Educational Assistance
- Discounts on Leprino Foods products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
