Responsibilities & Duties:
This is intended to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
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Maintain a high level of product quality in line with customer expectations and requirements.
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Coordinate labor, workflow, and materials over shifts to achieve on-time delivery and quality.
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Monitor production performance against quality performance measures
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Daily production yields, efficiency, and productivity on shift
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Aligns production team with daily output requirements on a shift; provides front-line leadership
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Checking and verifying recipe formulation and specifications daily
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Preparation of the production areas for inspections/tours, etc.
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Coordination of overall work cell area upkeep and plant cleanliness
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Liaising with other production line teams and team leaders as needed
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Organizing production runs for sample products
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Liaising with QA on quality issues
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Supporting staff on a day-to-day basis for general troubleshooting/problem solving/conflict resolution
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Ensure SPC data collection is collected properly in the work cell
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Ensure all daily shift paperwork is kept in order and completed properly and turned in at shift end
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Participate in continuous improvement activities
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Responsible for the relocation of duties and responsibilities as required, to cover the absence of key staff
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Responsible for compliance with product safety, legality, regulatory, and quality systems
Position Requirements:
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Continuous process food manufacturing experience (preferably frozen)
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Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written).
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills