Production Lead - 2nd Shift (2 pm - 10:30 pm)

Production Lead

Assists the Production Supervisor in the administration and coordination of production related activities.

Responsibility and Duties :

Reads and understands production schedules, blend schedules and batch sheets to ensure proper materials are gathered for production.

Assists in shift transitions and start ups.

Assists with prioritizing and coordinating workflow and assists in the delegation of work assignments, matching the responsibility to the person.

Assists with ensuring production is run in accordance with the production and blend schedules as determined by Scheduling Manager.

Performs routine walks of the facility to monitor production and assists operators in the resolution of any production issues.

Reviews production paperwork to ensure timeliness, neatness and accuracy.

Administers breaks to line personnel as needed.

Becomes familiar with and understands the sanitation procedures and performs sanitation procedures as needed.

Becomes familiar with and understands the Warehouse Management System and assists with problem resolution as needed.

Performs CIP and Production piping connections as needed.

Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and / or Quality Assurance Department

Summarizes shift paperwork and generates Shift Efficiency Report.

Summarizes shift labor.

Alerts the supervisor to any personnel issues or violation of policies and procedures.

Fills in as relief for shift supervisor or other leads during absences (i.e. vacation, personal, etc.).

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Makes timely decisions and communicates changes effectively.

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process and supports and explains reasoning for decisions;

Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.

Writes and speaks clearly and informatively.

Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Follows policies and procedures.

Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Uses equipment and materials properly.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Works weekends as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of one year related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Must posses (or attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position) and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Who is Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages.

From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.

The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.

Why Work at Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees :

• Competitive Pay
• Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
• Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Policy

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