Shift Lead - 2nd Shift Starting wage: $35.38/hr.

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery • West Springfield, MA

13h • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork and Pride. Join our team in crafting dairy products with love, pride and purpose. Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Shift Lead on 2nd shift (3p-11p). The Shift Lead, under the direction of the Supervisor, works as a team member to ensure that GMPs, HACCP, SQF and Safety procedures are properly followed. The Shift Lead will provide leadership, direction and training to employees, ensuring that Company production and quality goals are met. Position has the primary responsibility to oversee all aspects of the production floor to include the product, equipment and staff. The Shift Lead will demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude and intelligent sense of urgency in the performance of their role and in support of the Company. Role and Responsibilities: Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and operate all equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform all work-related tasks using GMP by following the Food Safety and Food Quality requirements of the SQF Program. This includes the requirement to report all safety issues and incidents to the supervisor, or other member of the leadership team, immediately. Write, review and update SOPs as necessary. Verify that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with SQF procedures. Support Plant audit activities, which may include preparation, participation, support of corrective actions. Work with Quality and leadership to ensure Plant is audit ready. Understanding of critical control points for pasteurization. Provide adequate training to others on topics such as general safety, GMP, PPE, chemical safety and job-specific duties. Support Leadership regarding employee performance and performance reviews. Ensure that CIP settings are accurate and that proper step procedures are followed. Monitor equipment for proper sanitation, including breakdown and reassembly of equipment after cleaning. Provide positive leadership, direction to employees. Oversee operations to identify any nonconformances. Fill in for Supervisor during times of absence. Schedule flexibility, willingness to work overtime, weekends, support off-shift calls, rotate shift, as required. Adhere to Company rules, regulations and core values, including Code of Conduct. Attendance at required/specialized training and on-site meetings. Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three-years of experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Ethics – Treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire the trust of others, work with integrity and ethically and uphold organizational values.
• Support ethical sourcing initiatives and act as a responsible steward of the environment.
• Proactively schedule labor according to production needs and adjust schedules and labor to accommodate production changes.
• Work effectively in a multi-tasking environment, work independently and as part of a team, work with minimum supervision and ability to interact positively with others at every level of the organization.
• Detail oriented.
• Identify and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Handle situations or problems that occur with a high level of professionalism and direction.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Understand the role of the SQF practitioner in ensuring that food safety decisions are made using a risk-based approach.
• All food safety issues and incidents are to be reported to a member of the QA team directly by the Lead or through the Supervisor.
• Knowledge of SQF, HAACP, GMP and sanitation regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read and understand charts/graphs.
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to grow and support a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience highly preferred.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and operate all equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform all work-related tasks using GMP by following the Food Safety and Food Quality requirements of the SQF Program.
• Write, review and update SOPs as necessary.
• Verify that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with SQF procedures.
• Support Plant audit activities, which may include preparation, participation, support of corrective actions.
• Work with Quality and leadership to ensure Plant is audit ready.
• Understanding of critical control points for pasteurization.
• Provide adequate training to others on topics such as general safety, GMP, PPE, chemical safety and job-specific duties.
• Support Leadership regarding employee performance and performance reviews.
• Ensure that CIP settings are accurate and that proper step procedures are followed.
• Monitor equipment for proper sanitation, including breakdown and reassembly of equipment after cleaning.
• Provide positive leadership, direction to employees.
• Oversee operations to identify any nonconformances.
• Fill in for Supervisor during times of absence.
• Schedule flexibility, willingness to work overtime, weekends, support off-shift calls, rotate shift, as required.
• Adhere to Company rules, regulations and core values, including Code of Conduct.
• Attendance at required/specialized training and on-site meetings.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• This position also offers eligibility for rate increases every 6 months for the first 2 years of employment.
• Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement.
• Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and retirement plans which include 401k match.

What This Job Offers

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