Production Crew Lead - Night Shift (WI)

Job Description

Job Description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

We're Looking For A: Production Crew Lead

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: Night (6pm-6am)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols
• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line
• Set-up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Locking and tagging out equipment during set-up, troubleshooting, or if adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery
• Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA
• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
• Support the production line by stepping in to assist the production line on an as-needed basis due to absences or breaks
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams
• Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week
• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training
• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production
• Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience operating machinery
• 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working with ERP system (preferred)
• Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred)
• Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred)
• Lift truck certification (preferred)

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days , an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events , like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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