Total Quality Lead - 2nd Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates or directs other workers to operate mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. This role involves collecting production paperwork, verifying sanitation and product quality, ensuring equipment calibration, and verifying ingredients before batch mixing. The lead is also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, setting an example for food safety, and relaying any product concerns to the Department Supervisor. Additionally, the Total Quality Lead will perform the duties of Process Techs in their absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Collects the production paperwork and electronic pad and accessories for Batch Master.
Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
Verifies the temperature, consistency, salt, and/or color of the product.
Verifies the calibration of load cells.
Verifies ingredients prior to the start of the batch mixing.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blenders and/or hoppers.
Sets an example for all employees in the areas of personnel and food safety.
Immediately relays any problems or concerns with product to the Department Supervisor.
Performs job duties of the Process Techs in their absence.