General Purpose

　　Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions. Lead a shift while ensuring production of a quality product and complete all assigned master sanitation tasks. Maximize efficiency of all equipment while minimizing turn-around times. Maintain compliance of all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all other regulatory and plant policies and procedures. Achieve all production goals or report and document all reasons targets are not met. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and strive to improve product quality.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities

　　Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positionsAssist production shifts in the absence of the supervisorUnderstand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employeesPerform all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment)Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant production positions, with little or no notice at times; department to be determined by plant needs within the scheduled shift (as possible)Understand and support safety as the priorityEnsure all product produced is within accepted specificationsVerify equipment is running within accepted parametersMonitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulationsFollow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or managerDemonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee informationMaintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peersHandle difficult situations diplomaticallyConsistently show the ability to recognize and deal with prioritiesUtilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processesThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Education and Experience

　　High school diploma or equivalent4+ years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributesCertification and/or License - may be required during course of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office products and company computer systemsAble to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set directionAble to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamworkAble to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalismAble to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful mannerAble to follow directions and meet deadlinesAble to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problemsAble to present options and ideas to current processes or proceduresAble to interpret and apply company policiesAble to adapt and manage to change effectivelyAble to perform task and duties without constant supervisionMust be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly