Production Lead-2nd Shift

Description

Summary of Position

The Production Lead coordinates work for department workers and assists department supervisor as needed.

Functions of the Position

• Assists supervisors in overseeing work area personnel and assists with managing production workflow, task delegations, and ensures production schedules are being monitored.
• Assists machine operators with machine operations and changeovers as well as training new employees.
• Assists supervisors in communicating with support groups to ensure production lines have the necessary support to complete production schedules.
• Acts as a backup for various line positions including machine operators, supervisor, and other positions as needed. Carries out additional tasks as needed.
• Responsible for providing production employees with necessary supplies, equipment and machine parts to complete daily tasks. (5% Essential)
• Works collaboratively with maintenance for machine repair as needed.
• Checks work order accuracy and works with Machine Operators to report and correct all issues related to production documentation.
• Works with production line personnel to ensure JBSS quality procedures and programs are being followed and maintained.
• Assists with SQF, JST and new hire training.
• Responsible for communicating with other departments and delivering production status reports.
• Maintains assigned work areas audit ready and actively assists with audits and audit preparation as needed for both external and internal audits.
• Supports and reinforces JBSS safety, quality/food safety, and GMP programs.
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• One to two years of experience in related department/field required.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to train and coach.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Interpersonal skills required.

Job Specific Requirements

• This position is subject to mandatory overtime based on business needs.

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness.

A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here: