Production Line Lead

Job Purpose

The Production Line Lead is responsible for directing production and sanitation line functions. Individuals direct the hourly / daily activities of work area employees, while ensuring the production of all scheduled orders is completed per specification, GMP compliant, and in compliance with our Food Safety Policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and support the CandyCo Safety Culture and strive for 100% policy compliance
• Manage and direct the daily activities of Production / Sanitation work area employees
• Optimizes the production of scheduled orders efficiently, product quality, and GMPs
• Optimizes the cleaning of the line efficiently and effectively
• Maintain and improve production and sanitation cost-controls, headcounts, and production line efficiencies
• Identifies and works to resolve production and sanitation line problems in a timely manner
• Performs recordkeeping tasks, including inventory management utilizing Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Training and supervising new production and sanitation line workers
• Maintaining a fully operational, safe, clean, and tidy work area environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a lead or machine operator position, directing production line activities
• Must have an excellent Safety record and champion a Safety culture
• Must have strong, positive leadership, communication, and organization skills
• Must be able to speak English; Bilingual skills preferred, not required (English, Spanish)
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and production standards
• Excellent problem-solving techniques
• Keen sense of urgency in driving attainment of scheduled order
• SAP, ROSS, PLEX, or other ERP environment skill and abilities a plus, or must be able to learn

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work any / all shifts as directed
• Must be able to work on a line that requires repetitive motion
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and / or weekends

Physical Requirements

• A non-slip resistant work shoe is required
• Must be able to work all shifts as directed.
• Pre-shift stretch and exercises to be performed
• Ability to work on their feet 8+ hours at a time
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves as needed
• All required PPEs are worn properly when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection
• Position requires the ability to : stand, sit at a desk, walking around the facility, lifting and carrying up t0 50-LBS unassisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
• Also requires the ability to : see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

Direct Reports

• This position has no direct reports, but has 5-10 indirect reports

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