Team Leader Blending - Nights - Woodrow

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at 590 Woodrow Street Denmark, WI. Hours are 6pm - 6am; 2-2-3 Schedule. Performs activities related to the blending department. They are to provide direction and assistance with blending and seasoning activities to ensure safe and efficient preparation of raw meat product for processing, and sanitation of the Blending and Seasoning rooms in compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Requirements

Previous leadership experience is preferred, and a minimum of 6 months experience as a Blending Operator would be helpful.
Must possess strong computer proficiency, and exposure to MAS500 preferred.
Must have the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and have excellent problem solving skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing environmental conditions.
Must possess strong math skills, effective interpersonal communication skills, strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must possess computer proficiency with Excel, Outlook, SalmWiki and MAS500 or related integrated ERP manufacturing software system.
Must have strong basic math skills, with the ability to calculate percentages and fractions for recipe quantities and meat formulations.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred
a minimum of 6 months experience as a Blending Operator would be helpful
exposure to MAS500 preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the set up and operation of the blending room equipment and processes to meet the blending schedule.
Adjust the Blender Operator work schedules as exceptions arise to ensure production needs are met; works with Shift Facilitators to ensure adequate helper coverage is available as needed.
Review and monitor all paperwork generated and completed by Blending Operators, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc.
Create LPNs for meat received.
Plan and schedule regrind usage from Case Pack, controlling inventory and ensuring regrind quantities are within the specifications identified within the operational parameters by product.
Oversee blending production; monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency for stuffing, and assist with weighing spices and performing blending operator duties as needed.
Complete the daily production report, tracking and reporting staffing, down time and blends completed.
Review and update Standard Operating Procedures; ensure they accurately represent the process in place and are being followed.
Monitor the production process flow and make suggestions for throughput improvements; complete continuous improvement projects as assigned.
Participate in test product planning meetings prior to and after the test runs.
Communicate major production issues and concerns to the Plant Manager; relay concerns with regard to equipment performance, product quality, safety and food safety in a timely manner.
Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Assist with and ensure sanitation duties are completed as required, and perform more extensive sanitation tasks as assigned on Master Sanitation days.
Follow and ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
Follow and ensure compliance with established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Follow and ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.