Processing Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Processing Team Leader - 2nd Shift

To oversee the daily operation of the Processing Department on a shift basis. Manage and coordinate the activities of the Process department and to deliver quality products to the Packaging line in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for guiding the plant's SQF certification program.
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of the mixing operation.
• Working knowledge of operation of different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation.
• Document Processing and Process Mixer performance.
• Maintain a good level of communication with Quality Control, Research & Development, Packaging and Sanitation departments.
• Preparation of raw materials for processing.
• Must possess excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills as well as reasoning ability.
• Work with manufacturing departments to ensure efficient schedules while abiding by processing rules.
• Assist R&D on new product development and refine existing products as necessary.
• Ensure SQF standards and quality product standards as set forth by the QC Department.
• Direct and supervise 30+ employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including, interviewing, hiring, training employees as well as addressing employee issues.
• Comprehend and follow process control instructions/formula recipes and procedures, including completing paperwork.
• Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that the correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used.
• Follow and enforce GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Coordinate with Production personnel to successfully transfer to the packaging lines.
• Assist in cleaning, maintaining and inventory of raw material storage areas.
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness.
• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food safety responsibilities:

• Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met.
• Ensure team members follow all Ken's Food Safety and GMP policies.
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensure team members produce product free of contamination.
• Ensure team members report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
• Ensure team members inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Directly supervises 15-25 employees in the Food Service and Retail Kitchens.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one year certificate from college or technical school, or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Employment with Ken's Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.