Production Room Lead

Summary of Job

Support production rooms and support machine operators to ensure production runs efficiently and that production and quality goals are met.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support a culture of safe production and safe work practices.
• Ensure there is enough material to run the entire shift, and that all materials are recorded
• Verify item/quantity allocated /quantity remaining is correct on job tickets.
• Assess your labor at the beginning of the shift to ensure ability to run efficiently.
• Ensure all employees on the line are able to perform each task assigned.
• Cross train all employees on all tasks in each room and ensure proper rotations every 2 hours. 
•  Work with Floor Production Leads to coach and counsel employees on performance per assigned task.
• Oversee the functionality of the metal detector, including training and testing.
•  Verify the quality conditions of all end products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Verify and document units required per hour and percentages and that all paperwork is filled out entirely at the scheduled times.
• Utilize Redzone for the required line checks per order and enter appropriate downtime categories
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• 3-5 years production lead experience in a manufacturing setting is required
• Able to work flexible schedules including overtime.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and lead employees.

Physical Requirements

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.