Production Lead I

Production Lead

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. The Production Lead supports daily operations in the food production department. Working closely with production supervisors, they provide leadership and manage work teams while monitoring manufacturing and packaging procedures. Production Leads provide effective training to all new and existing employees and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

Perks & Benefits: Paid Sick Leave. Shifts: 2nd Shift. Employment Types: Full Time. Pay Rate: $18.00 / hour

Duties:

• Work on the line in a position where all other line associates may be monitored/directed
• Ensure staffing levels and throughput levels are achieved/maintained
• Ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) by all associates
• Train associates to be proficient in multiple positions
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings with all associates
• Rotate associates for cross-training throughout the shift
• Help complete Incident Reports and participate in accident investigation as needed
• Identify production issues and resolve or escalate as needed
• Review Production specifications to assure correct components are brought to line and when components are out of compliance initiate a non-conformance process with Production Supervisor
• Review label information requirements in order to validate and sign off on correct information by SKU
• Rework product that does not meet specifications but still available for reworking
• Work with AVT technician (Actual versus theoretical) review paperwork to understand when component porting is out of compliance
• Monitor Units per Minute measurements against targets in RedZone to assure production line is meeting expectations around throughput

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and manufacturing environment experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Full understanding of floor operations to include: Component delivery, Product specs, Label Verifications, Non-Conformance, Rework, Actual versus theoretical process and Units per minute measurements and targets
• Must successfully complete SK Lean 101 course. Start SK Lean certification training program.
• Basic understanding of slicing equipment to participate in assembly and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of the components and the product line.
• Good knowledge of product specifications, pallet configuration and product placements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel specifically) is required.

Requirements: Background Check, No Drug Test Required. Required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Staff Management | SMX, Phoenix, AZ 85043. Job Types: Food Production. Industry: Manufacturing.