Production Team Lead 3rd shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Underwood, IA

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks. We offer: Steady, predictable shifts A passionate team Strong family values Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within Competitive pay including a bonus plan Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay Discounted product Hours: Friday - Sunday 5:30am - 6pm Lead a team of Production Workers within a production area. Produce product, completing tasks, or receiving and shipping product. Keeps crew on task to meet production demands. Be a role model for the Jack Link’s values, including being positive, inclusive, and professional in everything you do.

Requirements

Ability to work un-supervised
Computer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAP
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Deals proactively with work-related problems
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to recognize and deal with priorities on the plant floor.
Must have ability to understand production quotas and labor efficiency.
Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.
Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

Responsibilities

Manage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.
Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product, document on paperwork, code date, correct label, etc.
Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.
Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for accuracy.
Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards and ensure all workers are following company safety policies.
Keep supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Maintains great communication within the departments.
Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.
Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the foreman/supervisor.