Production Lead - APC

This position will coordinate production team members and their work activities, ensuring the safe production of a quality product processed in accordance with mandated and established company procedures. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education :  High School diploma or G.E.D. required.  Experience :  Experience in a food processing or non-edible food processing environment required. JOB DUTIES: Production Process : Analyze, forecast and plan production objectives. If required by site, schedule production operators and assign maintenance work orders as needed. Coordinate production area workflow including: The unloading and blending of raw products. Packaging the raw product. Maximizing production efficiencies and machine utilization. Troubleshoot the production process including: Assist maintenance/utility person with repairs on equipment/machinery breakdowns or notify appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services. Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention. Document and understand required data to control production processes. Assist in the development and updating of standard operating procedures. Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies. Monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process. Demonstrate proficiency using each piece of equipment on the floor. Complete daily reports in absence of production supervisor. May create bills of lading and pick pallets for outbound loads. Ability to work outside the regular shift hours to assist as needed. Training & Development: Provide safety training, including all mandated sanitary policies and regulations, according to established procedures. Conducts and provides quality and production training for production personnel. Coach team members in support of Production Supervisor or Superintendent.   Management : Maintain a clean production area for safe working conditions. Assigns work, ensures employees have what they need to get the job done. Keeps watch over product being made, which may frequently include running machine(s). This role does not typically have administrative management duties.  This role provides recommendations for employment actions including performance evaluations, but does not personally carry out hiring, terminations, or discipline. Attend all Supervisory and Safety meetings at the designated times. Comply with and aid Supervisor/Superintendent in ensuring team member compliance with company’s Code of Conduct and Respectful Workplace policy. The Production Lead will cover work direction activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor. Environment policies as well as all other company policies. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment/machinery and perform repairs. Specific knowledge of industrial…