Team Lead - 1St Shift

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Position Summary

In addition to performing the duties of Machine Operator, the Lead Machine Operator will lead a team to provide directives on safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

Ways you will make a difference

Essential Accountabilities

• Supervises production employees in a packaging environment, plans and assigns work, implements policies, procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Typical staff sizes are from 4 to 10 employees per line.

• Responsible for adherence to required quality & food safety laws, regulations, company policies and practices.

• Ensures a safe work environment and reports all observed safety hazards to managers

• Schedules employees on a daily basis according to work order

• Manages departmental performance measures and provides regular process reports to Supervisor

• Recommends disciplinary action reports to Supervisor

• Performs accident investigation reports

• Performs production reports on a daily basis

• Performs down time reports on a daily basis

• Back-up to Supervisor in his/her absence

• Train new employees

Skills that will make you successful

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience

• Possess people management skills (coaching, motivation, relations, etc.) at hourly level.

• Capable of being analytical, focus on root-cause-analysis, and decision making abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions

• Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed

• Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills

• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high stress manufacturing environment

• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds

• Basic mathematical skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experiences that will support your success

Working Conditions

This position requires knowledge and awareness of manufacturing and industrial sites. Protective gear will be required where appropriate. Position requires ability to work overtime, varying start times and weekends dependent on business needs.

Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.