Group Leader - Operations (1st Shift)

Job Description:

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES


* Lead the work of departmental employees by assigning tasks, verifying completion of tasks, rotating assignments, and enforcing company safety and work rules.


* Investigate and report incidents and non-compliance with safety or work rules to Supervisor as directed.


* Properly fill out and understand appropriate paperwork


* Ensure the safe operations of all tools and equipment related to proper start-up, operation and shut down of the particular machinery.


* Perform proper quality checks in a timely manner


* Basic troubleshooting of normal operations, determine deviations and take appropriate actions


* Basic maintenance of machines as required (cleaning, adjustments)


* Lead, train, guide and direct hourly team members in a timely and fair manner.


* Train back- ups


* Weighing Final Racks of WIP Product


* Issuing Product into SAP


* Maintain accurate inventories


* Maintain a clean work area


* Follow GMP's Process & Procedures


* Work in cold environment


* Able to lift up to 50 lbs.


* Able to follow FIFO (First in First Out)


* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS


* Must be at least 18 years old with a High Scholl diploma GED or equivalent


* Experience in operating food processing machines


* Minimum computer skills Excel / SAP


* Practice proper GMP's and good housekeeping


* Ability to accurately follow written and/or verbal instructions


* Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred


* Basic math and computer skills


* Work in a safe and effective manner


* Good interpersonal and communication skills working in a team environment


* Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbal and written