Production Lead - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

The Lead person directs and assists in the work activities of department employees. The Lead person performs a variety of manufacturing assignments, which involves filling in where needed. and also ensures all production personnel strictly adheres to Safety Standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform manual production tasks such as packaging/palletizing, material staging, blending and/or cleaning/sanitizing.

· Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety rules and OSHA regulations are observed at all times by all employees.

· Work with Shift Supervisor in the assignment and supervision of personnel in order to achieve an efficient operation at all times.

· Assists production personnel in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments in order to perform work according to standard operating procedures.

· Supporting role for Shift Supervisor while away.

· Assist with the training of new employees

· Provide orderly and efficient changeover between products.

· Organize and scheduled work assignments to achieve maximum efficiency and meet processing objectives. Achieve all department goals (KPI's). Communicate reasons targets are not met.

· Review formula sheet and all other required documentation for errors or omissions and have corrections made as necessary before shift ends.

· Inspecting work area for unsafe conditions or work hazards.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing/Production environment, preferably in the food industry

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

o Thorough working knowledge of all operating areas of his/her respective department

o Ability to follow written and oral instructions

o Ability to perform to specified work standards and procedures

o Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis

o Must be able to work independently

o Must be able to multi task and able to work in a fast paced environment

o Must maintain constant communication with production management

o Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with personnel

o Maintain a clean and organized work space

Titles Reporting to this Position:

• None

Licensing and Certification:

• N/A

Physical Demands

Amount of time

Under To Over

None 1/3 2/3 2/3

Stand

Walk

Sit

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Amount of time

Under To Over

None 1/3 2/3 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Environment

Amount of time

Under To Over

None 1/3 2/3 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Percent Travel:

• None