Job Description:
Assist with the coordination and fulfilling of product requirements. Ensure that goods are produced efficiently; that they are the right presentation, of the right quality, quantity, and that they are produced on time to meet customer demands. Responsible for the oversight of employees. Track inventory for packing material and conduct the monthly packing inventory given assistance to the Purchase Manager. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of flow pack machine.
The Machine Operator/Team Leader does not have full formal supervisory authority.
Local candidates only, please.
Position Reports to:
Repack and Production Manager
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height and above
- Current forklift certificate
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and meet safety, productivity and quality goals
- Demonstrated ability to train employees
- Excellent ability to work as a team and self driven
- Good attention to details and product quality
- Able to follow directions verbally and by phone.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in making recommendations and decisions within scope of responsibility.
- Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment from 35º F to 50º F depending on the product we are repacking.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior supervisory experience
- Technical expertise in the specific department
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing packing machinery
- Computer literate and able to use a calculator.
- Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment from 35º F to 50º F depending on the product we are repacking.
Work Hours:
- On call any day of the week for Open Shift based on customer demands.
- Vacation is not allowed from October to January. All vacation must be communicated with advance notice for proper planning.
- This position requires 0% travel on average.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Communicates Company policies and procedures to employees and ensures compliance
- Follows, communicates and reinforces strict adherence to general Company safety, chemical safety and food safety policies and policies. These include but are not limited to HACCP principles (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GMP (good manufacturing practices)
- Set up people/work teams for the flow pack machine to fill daily production orders
- Provides basic technical expertise for programming the flow pack machine in order to fill work orders accurately
- Manage day-to-day maintenance of the packing room and machinery, to include preventative maintenance, repairs, cleaning, scheduling and inspections to ensure a clean and safe environment. Includes troubleshooting of packing machinery to maintain Company goal of 100% up time of equipment
- Completes data entry of all repack production into Navision
- Responsible for counting and maintaining all packing material required for the Repack operation. Ensure the Repack and Production Manager and Purchase Manager are informed to replenish packing material when minimum order quantities are reached.
- Follow first in, first out inventory rotation in coolers on bulk products to be used in Repack operation.
- Monitors product and quality control standards. Report questionable product quality to Repack and Production Manager.
- Provides ideas to Repack and Production Manager for areas of improvement, both in quality and quantity of work, including cost reductions
- Provides information to Repack and Production Manager regarding issues or concerns which may result in disciplinary action on an employee
- Treat and maintain company assets with sense of ownership
- Report any incident or accident immediately to Repack and Production Manager.
- Must follow Safety guidelines and use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Education:
- High School Diploma
