Senior Lead - Food Manufacturer

Job Description

Hourly, Non-Exempt

40+ hours, weekly

$23/hour

Eligible for additional compensation

Eligible for benefits after 60 days of service

Role

The purpose of the Senior Lead position is to assist in supervising the day-to-day operations; to ensure all plant policies and procedures are being adhered to; and to ensure products are manufactured on time and within quality standards and cost.

Responsibilities

• Support new hires with on-the-line training and coaching

• Know and understand all paperwork including, but not limited to: Labor, Batch, Proof, Metal Detection, Cheese, Change Over

• Understand and implement staffing guidelines per line

• Organizes and directs team members throughout the whole shift

• Lead the set-up and changeover on production lines, including check sheets and paperwork

• Review and approve all product(s) being moved onto the production floor for accurate physical and systemic moves

• Track and accurately consume all ingredients in the ERP system that are being used to make the finished product(s)

• Understand and accurately use Just Foods (ERP system)

• Coach your team to meet and exceed to schedule adherence

• Review and complete all daily paperwork required per regulation and policy

• Understand and complete all end of shift paperwork

• Set an example for all employees on the production floor

• Work collaboratively with other leaders on the production floor to ensure a productive and welcoming environment

Education & Training Requirements

• High School diploma /GED preferred

Work Experience Requirements

• 3+ years’ manufacturing experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items weighing 40 pounds or less

• Exposure to variation in temperature

• Standing and walking across multiple production rooms, up to 10 hours a day

Expectations

• Ability to learn and perform all functions of production
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• Have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding basic math
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Have hearing and visual abilities

• Able to read, write, and understand English for documentation

• Become HACCP & Metal Detector certified

• Must know, understand, and comply with company policy and procedure

• Maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees

• Must understand and comply with SQF and GMP policies