Packaging Lead

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.


Location Description

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non-organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long-standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle-oriented community for employees and their families.


Responsibilities

Wage: $20+ depending on experience

3rd shift differential is $1.50/hr

Position Summary:

Our 8th Avenue Packaging Lead is responsible for coordinating line workers' activities; to ensure their assigned production goals are met in compliance with all quality and safety SOPs and GMPs. The successful candidate will monitor/manage/maintain equipment, crew and packaging operator processes to ensure compliance to GMP's and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage production processes to ensure to "Best in Class" production standards and meet goals
• Coordinate with supervisor and other Leads on an as needed basis to establish schedules, job assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Monitor/manage/maintain equipment, crew and packaging operator processes to ensure compliance to GMP's and safety standards.
• Communicate with other departments (QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, etc.) as necessary.
• Confer with Supervisor to resolve employee issues and take appropriate action.
• Must be available to attend training seminars/classes as needed.
• Deliver, conduct, coordinate training activities within the department.
• Deliver and manage work assignments of crew members.
• Coordinate break rotation schedules in a timely manner that complies with labor laws, and maintains production flow.
• Communicate all applicable line production information to following Lead/Supervisor in shift-change hand-off to ensure smooth transition.
• Continually inspect raw materials and finished goods to ensure safe, quality food of the highest standard.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all samples are collected and delivered to QA as instructed in each batch ticket.
• Continually monitor processes and finished goods to ensure all is within specification, so as to catch & resolve any error or malfunction as soon as possible and prevent waste.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs as it pertains to this position.
• Replenish supplies, and ensure proper tools are available to crew to support efficient production.
• Aid in the resolution of any machine malfunction or processing error to resume/continue efficient production of safe, quality product.
• Monitor and verify all reporting and tracking is complete and timely, to ensure proper traceability throughout production processes.
• Keep work area clean and free from hazards.
• Communicate ANY hazards, and/or pest sighting to appropriate department for a timely resolution.
• Production data entry, via computer
• Ensure the performance reports are filled out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all items on the line shadow boards are intact and accounted for.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing production environment
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
• Respect co-workers in actions and communication
• Ability to relieve any position on the line and work independently at speed
• Use computers and software
• Must be punctual and available to work overtime and weekends upon request.
• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks, and walkie-stacker
• ATP Testing certified

Physical Requirements :

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb/work off ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 55 pounds for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Wage: $20+ depending on experience

All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC's pre-employment test does not include marijuana/THC.