Production Shift Lead - Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods!! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is an innovative company that is continuing to grow and expand. We are a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products. We're looking for a Production Shift Lead at our facility in Junction City. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive wage.

POSITION: Production Shift Lead

REPORTS TO: Production Foreman

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to help coordinate and manage internal production resources in order to accomplish daily production objectives. This position serves as a second level of on-floor management or the primary position of Production Operators when a supervisor is not available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the Production Supervisor to organize and manage a team of Production Operators to carry out daily production-related activities, including identifying required tasks and assigning specific tasks to specific crew members.
• Ensure that all production-related activities follow strict standards for both quality control and safety.
• Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.
• Orientate new employees to the processes and policies of the production line.
• Troubleshooting process issues to execute corrective actions.
• Liaising with other departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and Warehouse.
• Operate all production line equipment including industrial mixers, scales, labelers, ovens, etc.
• Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients following approved written recipes.
• Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts and surrounding environment.
• Records documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for assigned area.
• Ensures the safety, accuracy and overall workflow of the production line during the shift.

• Other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or lead hand role in a manufacturing environment: preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in the food processing industry.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Forklift experience an asset.
• Demonstrated superior decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong record of working with tight deadlines and high volumes of product.
• Highly motivated and efficient while possessing both interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Adept at working directly with production personnel.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and FSMA as it relates to food production.

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling job requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking up to 8 - 12 hours a shift
• Lifting and carrying 25 to 50 lbs.
• Continually bending, stooping, twisting, using arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift.
• Occasionally kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, work at heights and climbing steps with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.