Team Leader Beverage Operations 3rd Shift

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

About The Position

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Team Leader Beverage Operations 3rd Shift Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO. Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The Production Leader manages production activities within an assigned area(s), to safely produce products at an acceptable quality, cost, and service levels on a regular basis.

Requirements

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook experience
Ability to meet production schedules or other deadlines with a team
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, co-workers, and all those involved with the production process.
Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and use good judgment
Must be able to multitask and adapt to change.
Ensure team skills are sufficient to meet safety quality and production goals
Able to identify areas of improvement in complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Must possess excellent time management skills for themselves and others
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and storing of goods.
Basic Math Skills
Ability to Perform accurate weight measurements
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment
3-5 years experience as a Blending operator
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed production machinery and measurement tools.
Understanding of production procedures
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.
Knowledgeable on processing equipment (pumps, blending tank, hoses, agitator, valves)
May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry with two hands up to fifty (50) pounds
Required to stand and walk for an entire shift
Requires frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting
Requires frequent visual quality control observations which may include turning and bending of the head and neck area.
Requires frequent repetitive motion
Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat and humidity
Exposure to elevated noise levels which occurs below OSHA thresholds
Infrequent exposure to machine sanitation solutions and detergents
Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
May be required to work in noisy environments while using hearing protection
Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement methodologies desired.
Experience in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical Industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Leads production activities among operators ensuring that standard and efficient processes are followed.
Responsible for training, scheduling, and monitoring work, providing communication, feedback, performance reviews, and ongoing support to line employees.
Leads production activities in accordance with production schedules and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, equipment, personnel, and materials.
Ensures production variances associated with materials usage and line efficiency are maintained at established goals for the assigned shift.
Makes independent adjustments to equipment to maintain the greatest operational efficiency.
Executes start-ups, shutdowns, periodic changeovers, and clean-up procedures; utilizing the (CIP) system that will include thorough documentation of all processes and procedures.
Cleans and sanitizes all equipment as well as move materials as needed.
Utilizes continuous improvement methodologies to create and modify standardized operating procedures while identifying any opportunities to improve.
Maintains a working knowledge of production components and the associated preventative maintenance programs.
Participates in team-driven activities to facilitate production improvements or new product development projects.
Understands and supports quality and food safety policies. Implements guidelines to assure adherence to quality documents and standards.
Manages the batch blending process to ensure they meet formulation specifications.
Operates and tends equipment to blend based on specific brix, acid ratios, and blend formulations; and appropriately records within the batch sheet.
Operates computer control panel, or manually opens valves, and initiates the flow of product through equipment into designated tanks.
Performs periodic tests to ensure product quality and adherence to formulation.
Oversees/Assists with staging of ingredients before the start of a batch utilizing standard operating procedures blending processes.
Investigates and reports all incidents in production line.
Perform other duties as assigned.