The posting
The Production Processing Lead manages all functions of the Production Process on the assigned line, including processing employees, ingredient prep; scaling and mixing; depositing and forming; baking/slab forming; enrobing; cooling; cutting/slitting; and ensuring a quality product delivered to the Packaging Area.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads and directs the team in the processing area.
- Monitors and coordinates breaks, provides relief as needed.
- Manages the production activities in the process area to ensure compliance with formulas and specs to produce the highest quality products.
- Reviews the Labor Schedule for the assigned line, assuring Trained People are assigned the appropriate job functions, and all employees have the proper tools required to complete their tasks.
- Actively monitors and enforces all Plant Safety, GMP’s and Food Safety rules; takes corrective action where necessary; involves all levels of the organization in these activities.
- Works with Production Supervisors and other managers to comply with all mandatory training for employees under their supervision.
- Communicates regularly with the Shift Supervisor all issues on the floor, keeping him/her abreast of potential problems.
- Assures all paperwork and necessary documentation is filled out legibly and properly filed on time with the appropriate parties.
- Coordinates and communicates with the other Leads and processing employees, following up where needed from the prior shift and passing along information to the following shift.
- Uses the systems in place to monitor the attendance of his/her employees; directs any issues to the Shift Supervisor.
- Ensures a solid working relationship with maintenance, warehouse, and gatekeepers. Works as a team to plan and coordinate scheduled downtime, changeovers, and startups. Informs the Manager of any issues on his/her shift.
- Monitors condition of the line/equipment. May make minor adjustments and assist maintenance on repairs. Writes workorders and requests maintenance support.
- Continuous Improvement – The production lead is responsible for improving the efficiencies of the lines by partnering with the team, solving problems, and leveraging other plant resources when needed.
- Standard work – works with the team to develop, refine/improve and audit that employees are working in the way that we want them to (following procedures, OPL’s, etc.).
- All other duties as assigned
- Effective Communication Skills – verbal and written – a must; bilingual a plus.
- Has a high attention to detail.
- Prior experience in Food Manufacturing a plus; proven record of good performance and the ability to supervise and lead employees.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to resolve disputes and promote teamwork amongst all employees.
- Must be willing to work occasional weekends and long days when necessary.
- Able to prioritize, manage deadlines and make decisions.
- Have good problem-solving skills, calm, quick clear decisions.
- Flexible approach · Self-confident, self-reliant, and decisive.
- Able to lead and motivate staff.
- Have good communication skills.
- Broad technical knowledge and understanding of scheduling/control problems.
- Be comfortable working under pressure.
- Be good with figures and information technology.
- May be required to stand for long periods of time.
- May involve some repetitive motions.
- May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers
- Lift up to 50lbs.
Safety & Food Quality:
- Demonstrates a Safety & Quality First mindset
- Ensures the workforce holds quality and safety first and foremost
- Reports all safety incidents that occur in their area of responsibility.
- Behaves and encourages others to behave safely
- Comply with BRC, HACCP and GMP policies, procedures as well as FDA and USDA regulations.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuous feedback from senior production manager on job performance and improvement areas.
- Gluten Program Adherence



