Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Serves as the primary support resource for all retort processes within the department. Accountable for all aspects of daily performance in the Retort area, including worker safety, product quality, and meeting production targets. Coordinates the team’s efforts and works directly with operators to minimize process downtime, identify opportunities for improvement and resolve any issues or conflicts that may immediately impact performance. Develops, motivates, and clearly communicates expectations to all team members in the department.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Expert in all processes within Retort department
- Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures and maintains conformity with Quality Policies.
- Works in conjunction with production supervisor and manager to meet production line goals.
in throughput at target levels by responding to production issues in a timely manner, leading initial troubleshooting efforts, and escalating issues to Supervisor as required
Works with Retort Specialist(s) to ensure all Retort SOPs are being followed and executed properly.Facilitate the training plan for new operators and ensure all Retort area employees are adequately developed to execute their work assignmentsAbility to work with other key departments : Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance.Have an understanding of Berner's product cycle and how the retort process applies to it.Participate in periodic performance reviews and provide feedback on Retort team membersEnsure process documentation is filled out correctly and delivered to proper locations on timeEnsure disposition reports are completed with accurate information as neededVerify correct flow of materials and minimize waste within the Retort processCoordinate major activities such as changeovers, clean-ups, set-ups, and shutdownsOrganize break schedules and monitor break times for all Retort employeesChange operator labor assignments and perform operator duties as needed to maintain productionCommunicate with Supervisors and other Leads, and managers to avoid interruptions in production between departmentsEnsure effective verbal and radio communication when needed.Promote and ensure compliance of Berner GMP, EHS, Food Safety and personal conduct standards by all team members as required in the Retort areaLead all CILR activities to ensure compliance with published schedulesMaintain performance record in compliance with company policy.Able to competently perform task requirements for all positions within the department as neededAble to interpret production schedules to identify product codes and correct recipes neededAble to use MES effectively to ensure downtime and job data is accurateCommunicate effectively and respectfully with all team membersExperience / Training
Demonstrated knowledge of Retort Process by earning a Better Food Processing Certificate1– 3 Years’ Experience of Lead Experience (preferred) / Production -Manufacturing Experience within a food / beverage manufacturing setting.Prior Retort Experience – Highly Preferred.Must be to walk and / or stand for 12 hoursAbility to work with and in warm temperaturesAbility to walk and maintain potential wet surfacesMay be required to lift or carry no more than 55lbsMust be able to stoop, kneel, crawl under, crawl over objectsMust be able to mop, use hand tools such as scrub brushes, stirrers, putty knives, and scrapersMust be able to work at or above shoulder heightPay Range : $20.00-25.00 - Hourly (based on experience); For the PM shift there is a $1.00 Shift Differential for this position.
Benefits Offered : Medical, Vision, Dental, Flex Spending, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short and Long Term Disability, EAP, and 401k.
Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet Berner Food & Beverage’s ongoing needs.
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