Production Lead

Job Description:

Is responsible for independently leading an entire production team within the facility. • The Shift Lead is the key point of contact for the support groups on all tactical activities. • Value-stream contact for all externally driven activities in their area. • Take a supporting role with the Line Manager in the performance management process of associates on their shift. • Shift Leads will participate in developmental assignments and/or any new product/technology projects in their area. • Will work without direct supervision. Key Responsibilities: Quality Control Responsibilities • Train operators to interpret data (trend data, identify root cause, implement solution) • Train operators to formulate actions to address non-conformance issues • Analyze and develop permanent solutions to prevent chronic or significant quality issues • In-depth knowledge of quality systems and all work instructions for area. Provide input for improvements/changes to work instructions • Oversee of quality or product conformance issues to ensure corrective/preventative actions are implemented and completed Safety Compliance • Train operators on safe operating procedures • Provide input to any investigation for area of responsibility • Provide input as appropriate regarding safety • Ensure working conditions are Normal and enforce safety requirements • Provide input to project safety reviews or committee meetings on plant systems Implement Continuous Improvement • Seek innovative solutions and develop step-function improvements including the use of new technology • Primary project support to engineering and maintenance • Technical resource across site • Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems that optimize all phases of the manufacturing process and support key business objectives (waste, labor, reliability, adherence to schedule, line capacity, etc.) • Provide input to feasibility and change management requests • Resource to other sites and across areas Equipment Maintenance and Sanitation • Effectively communicates and works with the Reliability group to co-ordinate and complete PM's and improvements to area. • Identify, report, and help any potential product contamination issue. • Maintains clean work environment including 5S adherence and follow through to ensure completion of action plans to address sources of contamination. • Leadership role in cleaning and sanitation of area. Performance Management & Associate Engagement • Ensure hourly compliance of FMOS process, including but not limited to all system level boards, area boards, escalations and escalation protocol, connection points, and team communications. • Provide input to Manager for annual performance reviews of area associates. • Monitor attendance of each associate and recommend actions as necessary according to company policy. • Give input to the Manager, regarding job and development expectations for associates by area/job • Reinforce and communicate job and development expectations to associates • Provide performance coaching and feedback to associates on a regular basis • May be involved with hiring decisions along with Manager • Team Engagement including facilitation of team building discussions • Provide supplemental input for associates' performance reviews Steady State/Changeover/Transition • Responsible for co-ordinating changeover (planning, execution, ramp up to standard rate). Monitor line performance versus plan. • Responsible for insuring complete and current training documentation on changeovers. • Provide team leadership for planning, communicating, and executing change-over for line or equipment. • Lead and safely execute start-up and shutdown activities. Recognized expert for operations. • Participate on core teams and cross functional project team • Line co-ordinator role: Ensure efficient logistics and use of resources throughout the entire line (full-time and temporary manpower). • Prioritizes all of the operational activities such as unplanned work orders, cleaning activities, and operational preventative maintenance programs. • Monitor on shift SPEDE, data taker, and ingredient lot tracking programs. • Demonstrated ability to resolve non-routine issues at root cause and incorporate into preventive actions. • Detailed knowledge of area including process flow, rates, critical control points, metrics (adherence to schedule, TRS, costs). • Develop best practices for area and insure best practices are followed. • Lead or participate in continuous improvement efforts. • Effective shift communications. Attends and leads shift overlaps, quality reviews, and daily meetings as required. • Ability to complete root cause failure analysis on issues involving reliability, product/packaging defects, downtime and slow time. • Effectively works and communicates with all support departments (scheduling, engineering, R&D, IE, logistics, etc.). Key Skills Required: • Leadership Skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal/Team Working Skills • Job Knowledge • Business Knowledge • Continuous Improvement • Problem Solving Skills • Training Skills • Initiative • Work Standards Minimum Qualifications: • 5 years of manufacturing experience as an Operator, Team Captain, or Maintenance role • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to travel 5% of the time • Successful completion of a substance screening and background check Preferred Qualifications: • Associate's degree or equivalent training and/or experience