Production Team Lead
About The Position
The Cheese Team Lead ensures that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safe work practices are followed by department employees to support efficient production of quality products throughout the Cheese Department. The role requires familiarity with cheese production from Milk Receiving through Bulk Pack, including HTST, vats, mixer, brine tanks, CIP systems, milk receiving, P2, DMC, and Noltec. The posting states that at least six months is needed to become proficient in these operations. This is a working foreperson role, requiring the ability to disassemble, assemble, and make minor adjustments to cheese production equipment. This is a relief/floater position at a 24/7 operating facility; shifts vary according to company needs. The listed pay rate is $33.12 per hour, with a $1 per hour weekend differential for hours worked from 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, and a $0.75 shift differential for evening hours worked from 6 p.m. through 5:59 a.m. any day of the week.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic familiarity with cheese department operations from 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 through Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24-hour, 7-day operation.
- Must be able to independently move and handle objects up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds hourly, climb a ladder, and regularly walk up and down stairs.
- Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold areas.
- Must be able to pass a physical abilities test assessing bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, and stair/ladder climbing.
- Specific vision abilities may include close and distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing environment experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with or ability to learn SAP or a similar integrated manufacturing system.
- Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
- Two years of experience in a similar position.
- Prior experience in a leadership position.
Responsibilities
- Train employees on SOPs, GMPs, sanitation, safe work practices, and housekeeping, 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 Cheese Department positions.
- Conduct hourly department walkthroughs to check temperatures and 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.
- Disassemble, assemble, and make minor adjustments to cheese production equipment.
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
- Monthly Safety/Quality Incentive Bonus
- Matched retirement savings
- Paid vacation: 40 hours every six months, increasing with tenure
- 9 paid holidays
- 56 hours of paid sick time annually
- Healthcare benefits starting the first of the month following hire, including a 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
