Production Lead - Elwood, United States - ID Logistics

Description

Job DescriptionWhen you join ID Logistics, you become part of a company committed to Investing in our Employees. This commitment is the foundation for the ID Logistics benefits program.

As an Employer of Choice, ID Logistics invests in you by providing a comprehensive benefits program that offers a valuable, affordable benefit plan package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off along with other supplemental benefits.

This position will be responsible for helping the production supervisor run day-to-day operations efficiently. Will help establish and maintain procedures for meeting company and customer commitments, training, and leadership within area of responsibility. Ensure compliance to policies, procedures, processes, equipment (SOP's) and recommends improvement to direct supervisor. Understands the quality specification for each product being handled and trains workforce to meet and/or exceed those expectations.

In support of cost control efforts, this role helps and resolves operation issues as well as management of support staff.

Responsibilities:
Provides support to the production supervisorProven ability to multitask, set and manage priorities given by the production supervisorOversee production lines as directed by production supervisorTrain new workforce and provide coaching to production associatesMaintain all appropriate paperwork and reportingCommunicate with site Management to continually address any production issues, discuss production line improvements, handle labor issues, and correct packing and machine problemsFollow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observedEnsure Good Manufacturing Practices are understood by assigned team with full complianceMaintain production line efficiency, quality, cleanliness, and safetyEnsure all associates are following safety guidelines and follow proper Personnel Protective EquipmentIdentify workload inefficiencies and recommends reassignment of tasksCorrectly track and communicate progress throughout the shiftProperly inspect product to ensure company and customer requirements are metProperly identify and timely communicate quality discrepancies, as necessaryCorrectly maintains appropriate work documentsMaintains the cleanliness and order of work areasRegular and consistent attendance and punctuality are job requirementsThe ability to get along with others and non-violence is a job requirement to consistently promote a positive team environmentPlans coordinate and mentor a diverse culture of production associates to ensure efficient usage of materials, machines, resources, and manpower to increase plant productivity in food packaging lines while maintaining a safe working environmentAchieve performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and qualityCreate and manage the daily production shift staffing schedule as directed by production supervisorReviews the End-of

• Shift production reporting process to assure all documentation, product and packaging returns are accurateProvide necessary training needed for assigned Line Leads to meet all qualification requirementsIdentify and implement process/procedure optimization and improvementsSupport quality standards and guidelines within the Co-Pack OperationSupport in the Operations meeting huddle prior to each shift start and discuss line assignments, customer specifications and requirementsOther operational related activities or assignments as requested by production supervisorAbility to read and understand customer product and packaging specificationsOther duties as assigned by production supervisorSafety of our associates has always been Our #1 priority.

We are aggressively responding to COVID-19:Take temperatures with a no-touch thermometer at the start of the shiftIncreased cleaning routines and periodically deep cleanProvide associates with appropriate PPEMaintain an ample supply of antibacterial lotion throughout the buildingPractice social distancingExpect our associates to maintain cleanliness, social distancing, and use PPEBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision (1 day of the next month of hire) (Options available)401K with matching programSTD, LTDVacation and sick time

Hourly Pay:
$20.00RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and educationA minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing/ production environment managing or directing team activities or the direct supervision of peopleStrong communication skills, both written and oralStrong knowledge of MS Office and WMS softwareTraining skills to train basic line tasks and train new personnel for the Line Lead positionBasic math skillsAbility to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirementsKnowledge of safety (personal and food) programs, policies, and systemsPIT Preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr