Production Team Leader - Nights

Ventura Foods • Saint Joseph, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Support for Department Supervisor, Department Superintendent and Department Manager. Coordinate activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with the ability to give and follow directions accurately
• Must be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently; have an understanding of continuous system processing, packaging, oil offloading (rail side) and ingredient weighing
• Possess leadership skills and the ability to train employees
• Requires computer skills in Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word as well as mathematical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food manufacturing environment with oils, dressings and/or sauces and operating lift equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Work and communicate with the Processing Supervisor to coordinate the daily activities of the B&L, oils, ILS and spice room department including staffing, re-work, ingredients, helping to adjust batches monitoring packaging activities, spice room weighing, and monitoring processing activities
• Give direction to and help manage and monitor the training of all team members in B&L, oils, ILS and spice room departments, including packaging and processing in all areas. Plan, schedule, organize and delegate production needs. Ensure that lines are staffed properly to produce product. Ensure that employees are trained to perform the job to which they are assigned. Administer work rules and company policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Prepare all necessary documents and reports in an accurate and timely fashion
• Monitor B&L, oils, ILS and spice room areas for standard operating procedure (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the facility. Follow good housekeeping procedures at all times
• Responsible for supporting the SQF Program and performing other duties as assigned
• Act as backup for other Department Lead (Processing) or other shifts as needed and fill in for Processing Supervisor as needed
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED