PRODUCTION LEAD - Archer Daniels Midland Company : Job Details

Job Description

Production Lead - Topeka, KS

Job Summary:

Provides production and on the job work direction to production employees performing a variety of production processes.

Job Responsibilities:

* Directs the operation of the plant facility within established quality, housekeeping, safety and environmental guidelines set by the company.

* Coordinates daily operations performed by hourly production employees to insure that work is performed safely and efficiently while meeting expected environmental quality, housekeeping and quantity levels established by the company.

* Makes work assignments to all shift personnel that most effectively utilizes their experience, training and ability.

* Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

* Maintains an attitude that accidents are preventable.

* Provides employees with resources, in good working order, to safely do a job and provides necessary training needed to properly operate or wear personal protective equipment.

* Makes recommendations for improvements to company safety and environmental programs, quality and good manufacturing practices and production and material handling procedures.

* Recognizes environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and identifies, discusses, and contains them to keep from affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental purity.

* Communicates concern for environment, health, safety and product quality to all employees.

* Listens to and responds to employee suggestions and concerns about safety, health, environment, product quality and housekeeping.

* Addresses employee concerns and maintains good communications and morale on shift and within department.

* Keeps plant management informed of all matters affecting the morale and safety of employees.

* Encourages employees to work safely with environmental awareness and good manufacturing practices in mind. Does so by leading-by-example.

* Identifies training needs and discusses needs with Area Superintendent and develops a training plan.

* Works with employees to develop a high level of job proficiency.

* May perform production duties temporarily in the event of an emergency or employee absence.

* Evaluates employee performance, providing regular feedback.

* Attends and participates in operation area meetings, safety meeting and supervisor's meeting.

* Analyzes safety incidents by preparing and completing Incident Analysis within 24 hours of incident and making suggestions for betterment.

* Maintains discipline within the shift and discusses the need for disciplinary action with the plant Human Resource Manager and Area and Shift Superintendents.

* Conducts GMP, safety, health and environmental inspections.

* Evaluates management programs.

* Provides positive reinforcement when employees are observed producing good results and safe performance.

* May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.

Education & Training:

* All ADM Safety Training

* Previous Process experience

Experience:

* Excellent safety record and awareness

* Good work record with our company

* Previous plant experience

Required Skills:

* Ability to work on multiple tasks

* Ability to team build

* Ability to train

* Good organizational skills

* Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities

* Excellent communication skills

* Demonstrated troubleshooting skills

* Accurate record keeping skills

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:90302BR