Working Line Lead 2nd Shift

SNACK CRAFT (MASTER)•Grand Rapids, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The working line lead will serve as a production employee, support break relief, and act as a back production supervisor in the event to assist with meeting daily production requirements. This includes setting goals and meeting SnackCraft standards. The working lead must be capable of operating bagger equipment efficiently, work weekends, help with production work orders, end of shift reporting and help support weekend rotations when overtime is scheduled. Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. Physical stamina and ability to work in environments with noise, heat, and machinery. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility. Physical Demands: Hearing and speaking to exchange information Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally Bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, or crouching Ability to walk and stand-up during shift Competencies: Leadership and Team Management: Ability to motivate and guide, delegate and monitor performance of team members Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication, ability to relay instructions from supervisors to line workers Technical and Process Knowledge: Familiarity with production equipment, workflow optimization and troubleshooting Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Quick thinking in resolving production issues, making decisions that maintain efficiency and quality

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment, especially in food processing or packaging
Familiarity with OSHA regulations, food safety standards (like HACCP or GMP), and quality control procedures is highly valued.
Proven leadership experience, such as supervising teams or training new employees
Strong English verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to troubleshoot production issues
Knowledge of production scheduling and workflow optimization
Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation
Physical stamina and ability to work in environments with noise, heat, and machinery
Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

Responsibilities

Be the example in following GMP, Food Safety, HACCP and procedures and enforce GMP and food safety standards.
Ability to oversee the entire production line, monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance
Prioritizing tasks to meet production deadlines
Coordinating shift changes and resource allocation
Conflict resolution and team-building skills
Complete end of shift reporting with accuracy and in a timely manner
Ability and Knowledge of work order completion to support the production schedule.
Must be capable of operating bagger equipment efficiently.
Must be able to backup production supervisor
Must be able to work weekends and support the production team on a weekend rotation
Communicate any deficiencies during Production Operations to proper parties
Facilitate and give break relief as necessary for all roles within the line
Ensure efficient shift change operations by reviewing paperwork, code dates, and labelling are correct and communicating any errors in these to proper parties
Coordinate with packers, bagger operators and kitchen operators to ensure smooth Production Operations
Escalate any personnel issues to production management as necessary
Communicate frequently with QA personnel regarding documentation, packaging, processing and quality concerns
Communicate with Quality Assurance and Production personnel for efficient product changeovers
Maintaining accurate records and production logs; Verify code dates on labels, packing cards, skid sheets.
Verify allergen labelling is correct and filled out on allergenic finished goods
Identifying deviations in production processes; ensure hourly checks are being completed by packers, kitchen and bagger operators
Ensure hi-lo drivers are keeping accurate counts and considering product put on hold or reworked
Substitute positions as needed
Maintain general housekeeping for the lines, for example: empty trash receptacles as needed
Direct personnel during production changeovers and support the sanitation department with cleanups
Actively search for ways to improve efficiency in production aera
Ensure all staff have taken appropriate breaks
Assist in leading pre-shift meetings
Follow and enforce all OSHA Safety Regulation and Safety Rules.
Utilize knowledge and research methods to benchmark materials planning activities and to drive best practice results
Work towards and support a culture of continuous improvement and work to make business and department improvements wherever possible
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)