Production Team Lead (1st Shift)

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Toluca, IL

3h•$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Leader is directly responsible for production and operations of assigned production lines to ensure that schedules are met with the highest possible efficiency. The Production Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that all company standards and procedures are strictly followed. The Production Team Leader must fully understand all stages of the production process, including the process itself, the equipment and the product components. The Production Team Leader is the “owner” of the assigned production lines for the shift. Pay for this position starts at $27.75/hr.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Some college coursework preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with team members.
Ability to lead fairly, firmly and consistently.
Ability to interact and to manage conflict while maintaining composure and perspective.
The ability to identify, define, and solve problems, and to coach team members to do the same.
Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Assures operations employees are: Completing all tasks safely, and in compliance with policies and regulations.
Following GMPs, and SOPs and other Food Safety guidelines.
Performing tasks as efficiently as possible, while still maintaining the highest level of quality.
Maximizing the use of available time (reduce idle time).
Properly trained in the operation of equipment and performing efficient equipment changeover to meet production needs.
Utilizing good housekeeping practices in their work area.
Ensure operations employees are trained and properly utilizing safety procedures for: Lockout/Tagout, Lifting, Knives, Other regulatory/compliance and safety programs
Directly responsible for the efficient startup, operation and rundown of assigned production lines: Ensure equipment is properly setup and run-ready.
Ensure all make-ready functions are carried out prior to the start of production (processing, packaging, etc.).
Develop and communicate action plans to improve shortfalls.
Work with crewing scheduler to ensure employees are scheduled to maximize performance for the given product mix.
Reduce/minimize downtime by offering help and suggestion for troubleshooting, repair or improvement.
Ensure timely and correct product changeover.
Ensure product standards are met or exceeded for thru-put, scrap and labor.
Verify and control all product and package weights to assure compliance, while still delivering favorable production variances.
Complete documentation and other paperwork. Assure accuracy of all paperwork and product coding, guaranteeing compliance with established regulatory and/or internal standards, including: Processing batch sheets, Production lot coding, Hold sheets and reworking of hold product, Accident & Near Miss reports
Assure correct labeling, organization and usage of: Raw ingredients, Packaging, Rework and Holds
Make task and time-critical decisions to meet quality, production and scheduling requirements.
Prepare professional and meaningful reports as needed
Coordinate with HR to maintain the discipline of employees in accordance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement
Drive favorable production variances
Make suggestions regarding improvements in operational methods, equipment performance and uptime, line efficiency and scrap reduction.
Develop and implement cost savings opportunities.
Utilizing the OEE system: Monitor historical performance and trends. Develop and facilitate continuous improvement Campaigns.
Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues and develop and implement solutions to eliminate the root-cause, such as: Scrap reduction, Through-put shortfalls, Extraneous material reduction/elimination
Train employees as required. Evaluate skills and performance of employees and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
Establish and maintain good plant communication skills and work with others in a team-like manner to accomplish work objectives.
Maintain communication within the department regarding work assignments, absenteeism and crewing changes, and operational performance.
Maintain visibility and communication with operations employees.
Promote a positive, professional team-oriented attitude.
Lead by example, setting a high standard for excellence and performance.
Perform work within company standards and efficiencies.
Perform all other work as required by the Company.