Production Shift Lead

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods!! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is an innovative company that is continuing to grow and expand. We are a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products. We're looking for a Production Shift Lead at our facility in Junction City. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive wage.

POSITION: Production Shift Lead

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to help coordinate and manage internal production resources in order to accomplish daily production objectives. This position serves as a second level of on-floor management or the primary position of Production Operators when a supervisor is not available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the Production Supervisor to organize and manage a team of Production Operators to carry out daily production-related activities, including identifying required tasks and assigning specific tasks to specific crew members.
• Ensure that all production-related activities follow strict standards for both quality control and safety.
• Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.
• Orientate new employees to the processes and policies of the production line.
• Troubleshooting process issues to execute corrective actions.
• Liaising with other departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and Warehouse.
• Operate all production line equipment including industrial mixers, scales, labelers, ovens, etc.
• Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients following approved written recipes.
• Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts and surrounding environment.
• Records documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for assigned area.
• Ensures the safety, accuracy and overall workflow of the production line during the shift.

• Other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or lead hand role in a manufacturing environment: preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in the food processing industry.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Forklift experience an asset.
• Demonstrated superior decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong record of working with tight deadlines and high volumes of product.
• Highly motivated and efficient while possessing both interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Adept at working directly with production personnel.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and FSMA as it relates to food production.

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling job requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking up to 10 - 12 hours a shift
• Lifting and carrying 25 to 50 lbs.
• Continually bending, stooping, twisting, using arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift.
• Occasionally kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, work at heights and climbing steps with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.