Lead Production Associate

Description

• Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
• Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
• Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
• Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials need, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.
• Input work order closing.
• Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Lead Production Associate is focused on 5 to 8 pieces of equipment to ensure fulfillment of the following duties:
• Provide Backup to production staff of Preparing Materials Needed for Order.
• Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Perform physical inventory and update system.
• Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.
• Update work orders-based inventory availability.
• Startup machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine.
• Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
• Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.

Requirements

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day.
• Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
• Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.
• Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ Years Plant experience.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Flexible spending
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Floor level escalation for team questions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance