Production Line Leaders - Geneva, United States - Hearthside Food Solutions
Description
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies.
As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally.
Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture.
Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every dayWe are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Who We Are:
With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry's largest contract manufacturer.
By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement - both for the business and our people.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: - health/dental/vision insurance - flex spending accounts - short & long-term disability - paid holidays and vacation - bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees preop and/or tear down depending on shift. Coordinate lines setup.
- Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications. Works with other departments to prevent downtime.
- Leads continuous improvement plant wide.
- Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction. Provides associate training as needed. Recommends corrective actions for noncompliance to supervisor.
- Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
- Responsible for specification compliance.
- Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards. Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor.
- This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.
- Must work safely at all times.
- On the floor 95% of shift.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee may occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet-jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 15 pounds of boxes of product, bales of cartons, or rolls of film.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, speak, and write in English. Bilingual capability is a plus.
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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