Lead, 2nd Shift

SPICIN FOODS INC • Kansas City, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Production Team Lead for our overnight shift 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The Team Leader will be a hands-on position and responsible for daily manufacturing of sauce. Responsibilities include:

CIP, set-up and execution of production machines; ensure equipment is tested and calibrated each day; report downtime and perform sanitation;
Motivating and training members of the team to harness potential and work harder for execution of products; assigning tasks to team members with training, giving specific direction, with process and procedures to follow in carrying out tasks. Guide team members in ensuring production, quality and quantity requirements are met.
Verify quality checks, ensuring proper numbers are being used for consumption to ensure inventory accuracy; pull samples when requested by Product Development and Compliance to test product integrity to meet specifications;
Ensure compliance with food safety and quality guidelines; following all GMP’s and wearing all required PPE
Responsible for daily sanitation of production lines, batching stations and equipment. Ensuring food safety compliance by completing EOD checklist.

Requirements

• 1 year of recent experience as a team leader in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years working in production manufacturing is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse material and ability to perform effectively without supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.
• Excel in both written and oral communication; effective interpersonal and presentation skills; with a professional attitude.
• Able to work independently; effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources. Strong business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
• Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability. Along with the ability to absorb and quickly understand new information.
• Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available. Has a get-it-done mentality.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is Spanish and English is a plus!

Responsibilities

• CIP, set-up and execution of production machines; ensure equipment is tested and calibrated each day; report downtime and perform sanitation
• Motivating and training members of the team to harness potential and work harder for execution of products; assigning tasks to team members with training, giving specific direction, with process and procedures to follow in carrying out tasks. Guide team members in ensuring production, quality and quantity requirements are met.
• Verify quality checks, ensuring proper numbers are being used for consumption to ensure inventory accuracy; pull samples when requested by Product Development and Compliance to test product integrity to meet specifications
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality guidelines; following all GMP’s and wearing all required PPE
• Responsible for daily sanitation of production lines, batching stations and equipment. Ensuring food safety compliance by completing EOD checklist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed