Crew Lead

Production SupervisorProvide supervision in the production areas and ensure safety procedures are adhered to and maintain high standards in product quality while maintaining plant sanitation and cleanliness.Shift is 6AM-6PM (Rotating 12 hrs)This position is located in Faribault, MNPay rate starts at $25.00/hr plus shift differential. (Pay rate based on experience)Essential Functions:Responsible for dryer safety and performance, monitors dryer condition and determines when cleaning of dryer is necessary for safety reasonsExamines items produced to determine if items meet specificationsAssists in maintaining production records in each work areaInterprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulationsSupervises production in the mixing, drying and packaging areas to ensure safety, quality, and efficiencyAssist in supervision of shipping and receiving and dry blending production to ensure safety, and quality, and efficiencyAssign and monitor production tasks of crew members to ensure production rate and online test standards are met or exceededRecording of production activities and results on the online computer for every shop floorAssists in maintaining employee time records (call in reports, short notice time off requests, etc.)Assist in instructing employee owners in safety programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and HAACP Program and ensure they are carried out for food safety of all employee owners and overall compliancePromptly report maintenance issues to the maintenance department and ensure it is followed through and equipment is in top working orderWork with Quality Assurance team members and production crew members to ensure product quality and that all on line test procedures and SOP's are followedMonitor, audit and maintain plant sanitation and associated practices; assists in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule and assuring that all SSOP's are followedEnsure all cleaning procedures are followed and help keep crew members up to date on chemical safety, personal protective practices, as well as all other safety programs and proceduresWork with crew members on product development and improvement of daily operations to meet customer expectations and specificationsAssist in investigating policy violations and carrying out disciplinary action according to company handbook and other company policies to ensure consistency in crew member behavior and adherence to established policiesEstablishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedulesRecommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of productSuggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crewAnalyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problemsInitiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goalsConfers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departmentsSets up machines and equipmentPerforms activities of production linesAssist with maintenance duties on production linesDirectly supervises four crew membersCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employee owners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining crew members; addressing complaints and resolving problemsOther duties may be assignedRequirements:High school education; 6 months of industrial experience requiredWorking Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving-mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particlesOccasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather) and vibrationThe noise level in the work environment is usually loudThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 poundsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hearFrequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally required to climb or balance