Production Lead

A Day in the Life:

Team Leaders must have detailed working knowledge of all aspects of production and production lines. The position supports Shift Supervisors and Production Operators in day-to-day operations including overseeing the operation of machinery, maintaining quality and production standards, as well as all necessary reporting by the employees in assigned areas.

Position Details:

3RD Shift 9:00pm - 5:30am Range $34-$38

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitor the work performance and schedule breaks of all Production employees assigned to the area.
• Maintain communication with the Shift Supervisor, Scheduler and Production Manager. Follow any additional instructions provided.
• Ensure all stock is available and changeovers are performed to minimize downtime.
• Communicate upcoming changeovers to Panel Operators.
• Perform a thorough turnover with the oncoming Team Leader at the end of the shift including any special instructions, numbers remaining on the present order, and any continuing difficulties.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and GMP guidelines in the area of responsibility. This includes inspection of the production areas prior to shift change.
• Lead individuals assigned to them for special tasks.
• Any additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisors or Production Manager.
• Undergo direct training on the operation of all machinery in the assigned area and safety training to include operational controls.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation of all machinery for the assigned line area.
• Monitor the quality of the product being produced to include but not limited to the following:
• Maintain proper product weights by inspecting weight checks and ensuring the results are recorded, graphed, and necessary adjustments are made to keep weights in specification.
• Ensure that the product is of the proper color and texture as compared to samples provided and approved by Quality Assurance.
• Ensure that the product is properly covered when necessary.
• Check for legible and correct date codes on both packaging and shipping cases.
• Use of proper packaging labels to specifications provided.
• Accurately report or ensure the reporting of production to include any lot control information, scrap or holds processed.
• Ensure all employees in the area of responsibility adhere to all guidelines presented in the employee handbook. All violations should be reported to a Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Ensure finished product is placed in the correct storage area.
• Ensure all unused packaging is wrapped or sealed before returning to the warehouse and labels are in the proper place. Ensure stock is combined in order to minimize open containers/boxes.
• Perform correct product changeovers that include but are not limited to:
• Ensure all packaging is readily available well before the time of the changeover.
• Properly handle formulation changeovers when needed.
• Submit all necessary changeover samples to the lab for testing.
• When needed, notify the Panel Operator in a timely manner to perform any formula changeovers.
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred or Equivalent or demonstrate the ability to perform all tasks associated with this job.
• Have the necessary technical skills such as basic mathematics and mechanical skills. Also, able to prioritize and provide guidance, direction and training for all individuals in their assigned area.
• Able to train individuals on how to run machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to communicate with co-workers, Shift Supervisors and other members of management.

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• • Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
  • Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
  • Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off - Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Less than 1 year: 10 days
  • 1 - 4 years: 12 days
  • 5 - 14 years: 17 days
  • 15-19 years: 22 days
  • 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled