Process Line Lead Trainer - 2nd Shift South Plant

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

THE PROCESS LINE LEAD IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ENSURING THAT PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IS EXECUTED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE PROCESS LINE LEAD MUST BE SELF-SUFFICIENT IN ALL AREAS OF THE PRODUCTION LINE PROCESS, AND OVERSEES THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTION LINE.

THE PROCESS LINE LEAD IS TO UNDERSTAND FLOW OF THE DAILY BAKERY OPERATIONS, AND ENSURING CONSISTENT, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR ALL ASPECTS OF PRODUCTION. THIS EMPLOYEE IS SUFFICIENT IN ALL PROCESSING DOCUMENTATION AND THE ACCURACY OF SAME AND PROVIDES TRAINING TO ALL NEW AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES. THIS INDIVIDUAL WORKS WITH THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON ISSUES/POTENTIAL ISSUES AND COORDINATES ACCURACY OF PRODUCTION AGAINST THE SCHEDULE, CAPABLE OF MAKING KEY DECISIONS WITH MINIMAL, IF ANY, SUPERVISORY SUPPORT.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES):

• PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR.
• VERIFY THE COMPLETION AND ACCURACY OF ALL LINE DOCUMENTATION; VERIFY EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION ARE PROPERLY TRAINING AND MONITORED CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT.
• DEVELOP STRATEGY TO EXECUTE DAILY PRODUCTION COMMITMENTS WHICH REQUIRES THE ABILITY OF CRITICAL THINKING.
• PROVIDE DAILY DIRECTION TO TEAM MEMBERS BASED ON RELEVANT INFORMATION AND DAILY PRODUCTION GOALS.
• ADDRESS OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN A TIMELY MANNER AND COMMUNICATE RESULTS TO PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR.
• MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT SCHEDULE IS OBTAINABLE. WORK AS A TEAM AND SUPPORT THE OTHER PROCESS LINE LEADS AS NEEDED.
• ENSURE CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND INFORM LEADS AND SUPERVISORS FROM OTHER SHIFTS AND DEPARTMENTS OF MATTERS THAT MAY LINGER (UNRESOLVED) OR INTERFERE WITH THEIR OPERATIONS.
• PER THE DAILY PRODUCTION SCHEDULE, ENSURES EMPLOYEES ARE USING CORRECT INGREDIENTS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS ARE PRESENT ON THE FLOOR AND USED CORRECTLY. VERIFIES PRINT DATES AND INFORMATION ON THE OUTER SIDE OF CASES ARE ACCURATE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRODUCTION SCHEDULE.
• MONITORS CONDITION AND EFFICIENCY OF EQUIPMENT; IS MECHANICALLY INCLINED AND ABLE TO PERFORM MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE SUCH AS CLEARING OUT JAMS AND RESET, IN ADDITION WEIGHT CONTROL, PROPER RECORDING OF WASTE.
• ADHERE TO ALL COMPANY REPORTING PROCEDURES; INJURY/INCIDENT, ATTENDANCE AND HARASSMENT.
• ADHERE TO ALL CGMP, AIB, FDA, SQF, FSMA & GFSI MANDATES.
• LEADING THE EFFORTS OF WASTE REDUCTION BY CLEAR COMMUNICATION OF WASTE ABOVE THE YIELD (I.E. HOLES IN BREAD, OUT OF SPEC. ETC.)
• COORDINATES WITH THE QA DEPARTMENT IN QUALITY AND GRADING SPECS.
• ASSURANCE OF EFFICIENT CHANGE-OVERS.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AT SHIFT HANDOVER.
• ENSURING MATERIALS AND MACHINES ARE PREPARED FOR NEXT SHIFT.
• SCHEDULING AND COORDINATING EMPLOYEE BREAKS AND LUNCHES.
• THE DEPARTMENT LEAD REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR; HOWEVER ANY TEAM MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT MAY REQUEST ANY AND ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS TASKS TO BE EXECUTED UPON REQUEST - NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST.
• LEADERSHIP
• PROBLEM SOLVING/ANALYSIS
• RESULTS DRIVEN
• COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY
• TIME MANAGEMENT
• TECHNICAL CAPACITY
• LEARNING ORIENTATION
• MECHANICALLY INCLINED

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GED, OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE.
• 3+ YEARS OF MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE.
• MECHANICAL APTITUDE TO OPERATE MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.
• COMMUNICATION (WRITTEN AND VERBAL) AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS.
• ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH.
• COMPUTER LITERATE; ABILITY TO UPDATE EXCEL SPREADSHEETS AND WRITE EMAILS USING OUTLOOK.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.
• 5+ YEARS' EXPERIENCE AS A LEAD OR SUPERVISOR IN A SIMILAR ENVIRONMENT.
• MECHANICALLY INCLINED, STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CONVEYORS AND HIGH-SPEED PACKAGING MACHINES.
• BILINGUAL ABLE TO SPEAK A SECOND LANGUAGE.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• WILLING TO WORK 8-10-HOUR DAYS AND OVERTIME ON WEEKENDS AS NEEDED.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITY TO LIFT 50 POUNDS, STAND AND/OR STOOP FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, PERFORM REPETITIVE MOTIONS, AND WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH VARYING TEMPERATURES
• WORKER SUBJECT TO INSIDE WORK, PROTECTED FROM WEATHER CONDITIONS. WORKER SUBJECTED TO COOL TEMPERATURES RANGING 45 TO 60 DEGREES.
• WORKER IS SUBJECT TO WET / SLIPPERY FLOORS
• WORKER SUBJECT TO NOISE SUFFICIENT TO REQUIRE HEARING PROTECTION IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO HAZARDS SUCH AS PROXIMITY TO MOVING PARTS, ELECTRICAL CURRENT, AND MOVING OBJECTS CARRYING CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT AND FORCE.
• CAPABLE OF WORKING IN ENVIRONMENT OF GARLIC, BUTTER, FLOUR, AND DUST.
• WORK REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW WORK AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• PERFORMS TASKS REQUIRING OCCASIONAL INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE IN ADDITION TO PROCEDURES OR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
• MUST BE CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING INSTRUCTIONS, ORAL AND WRITTEN, AND READING NOTICES AND WORK SCHEDULES AS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the ADA.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at JCLLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. JCLLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial or federal law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.