Production Team Lead 2nd shift, Mon-ThurFull-timeSub-Department: Secondary ManufacturingDepartment: Supply ChainLead a team of Production Workers within a production area. Produce product, completing tasks, or receiving and shipping product. Keeps crew on task to meet production demands. Be a role model for the Jack Link's values, including being positive, inclusive, and professional in everything you do.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:GeneralManage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, etc.Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.Update supervisor on a regular basis about progress on the daily production schedule.Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.Completes reports and reviews for management. Handles and deals with customer, carrier, and employee issues.Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for accuracyPerform inventories and reporting in a timely mannerEnsure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.SafetyMaintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the foreman/supervisor.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards and ensure all workers are following company safety policies.CommunicationKeep supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.Maintains great communication with all departments.PersonnelFollow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP's, and SSOP's.Assists in training all new personnel hired into the department.Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the foreman/supervisor.Directly supervises the performance and efficiency of all Team Members, relaying necessary personnel information to the Department Supervisor.Ensure team members are properly attired and ready to start production promptly at start time, and after authorized breaks.QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequired Education: NoneRequired Experience: 6 months of relevant lead or manufacturing experiencePreferred: High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industryREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:Ability to work un-supervisedComputer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAPAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Accuracy and attention to detail.Deals proactively with work-related problemsMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to recognize and deal with priorities on the plant floor.Must have ability to understand production quotas and labor efficiency.Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, use hands to manage objects, tools, or controls and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear for safety and productivity. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The team member must have acceptable and/or correctable vision.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment.
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