Production Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Production Team Lead - Internal Posting - Job Description

Ornua Ingredients North America custom formulates and manufactures a complete line of pasteurized process cheese products.

We are looking for an energetic, fast-paced, hardworking and reliable employee to join our Dice / Shred team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the proper manufacturing of the finished product.
• Ensure correct product is used for each order, includes bulk product, powders, and film.
• Must check to make sure correct number of bulk blocks are brought in by checking pick slip) mixing the correct batch.
• Basic record keeping, as well as keeping track of inventory of both brought in and finished product.
• Communicate with team where ends of orders are and with warehouse / QA personnel as needed.
• The lead is required to clean equipment and surrounding area and ensures that the cleaning is done correctly and completely.
• Manage your crew, ensuring that your team members are taking breaks and adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Crew leads may also provide written and / or verbal disciplinary action as needed, under the guidance of the shift supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing, and other duties as required.
• Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.
• The lead must be able to operate bagger and scales as well as setup and changeovers of the dicer and shredder.
• He / she must be familiar with the cheese making process and the impact of any deviation from the set process conditions.
• The lead must be able to do multiple tasks at the same time.
• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.
• Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.
• Attend all required company training.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.
• Walk
• Stand
• Lift
• Climb ramps or stairs
• Push / pull
• Sitting

Environmental Conditions :

• General manufacturing environment
• Cold temperatures
6 days ago