Production Process Lead

What You'll Do…

As the Production Process Lead, you will perform all tasks related to the day-to-day equipment operation, compliance, inventory control and materials movement. Reporting directly to the Production Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team in a safe and efficient manner to meet production goals, provide guidance, and effectively manage collaborative shift changeovers. This is how you'll do it...

• Maintaining a safe work environment by following all safety programs and procedures and ensuring compliance of your team

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices, and holding your team accountable to the same

• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the production area

• Consistently monitoring product quality and working directly with the quality technician team to address issues with urgency

• Performing system administrative tasks in Deacom with regards to product and material movement. This includes issuing and de-issuing items including shippers, case liners and totes in coordination with Warehouse Supply as well as reconciliation of inventory.

• Complete periodic checks and verifications in Redzone including but not limited to pre-shift inspections, daily attendance, shift run starts/ends, shift pass downs and sanitation checks.

• Escalating sensitive team member personal or performance issues to the production manager as appropriate

What You'll Bring….

• A passion for producing the highest quality product in a safe and efficient manner

• Natural collaboration and relationship building skills with an excitement to partner with others cross-functionally

• Accountability for your results and how those are achieved

• Curiosity with a constant desire to learn and seek improvements

• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have….

• Prior supervisory or line leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Prior commercial bakery or food manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated de-escalation and conflict resolution skills

• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment

• Strong, effective verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate non-verbally with team members speaking many languages

• Strong systems aptitude; proficient in Microsoft office applications with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Prior experience with ERP system required; Redzone experience a plus

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Physical Demands:

The below list outlines the physical requirements of all team members in this role:

• Use hands to perform production tasks and complete required paperwork

• Constantly stand and walk about work area for duration of shift.

• Ability to lift and stack boxes of product from 5-25 pounds throughout the day

• Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. occasionally

• Wearing of proper PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes for duration of shift