Production Lead - 1st Shift

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Position Summary: Set-up and maintain line equipment, monitor the process, direct, facilitate and assist production line personnel with the preparation and packaging products observing all safety regulations and ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Coordinate Production personnel work for assigned area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork verify ingredients / supplies / packaging and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Coordinate Production personnel work for area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks.
• Set-up / assemble line equipment in accordance with the work order, perform metal detector checks and start up the line. Monitor the process, complete quality checks, change label rolls, check packaging and finished cases as required.
• Troubleshoot problems, make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, change harp assembles and blades, as needed.
• Facilitate production, maintain the scale area, assist with line supply and assist line personnel (un-box / reduction / palletize).
• Remove trash and dunnage and clean spills as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork. Complete reports (downtime, production, lot numbers, quality checks) and assist Maintenance personnel with repairs and as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.