Job Description:
Production Shift Leader - Floater
To become the world's greatest baker, we need the world's greatest team members
Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment.
What FGF Offers:
- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
- 401k matching program
- Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement
Primary Responsibilities
- Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures.
- Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members.
- Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment)
- Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Leaders in addition to all crews on a shift.
- Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality and engineering).
- Ensures production schedules are met.
- Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.
- Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.
- Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.
- Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
- Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force.
- Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections.
- Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment.
- Utilizes OMS system & SCADA System (when available) to meet production targets and follows Quality Control procedures at all times.
- Completes daily reports on KPI's.
- Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.
- Ensures Product Quality and Product safety is being followed.
- Follows up with Line Leaders /Team Leads to ensure output targets are being met.
- Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.
- Ensures an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
- Provides Support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with TM's on shift.
- Completes Performance Feedback Process for TM's on Shift (working with TL's, LL's to gain accurate information).
- Updates and provides Daily Huddle Sheets for leaders before shift start.
- Works with Shipping TLs to address any concerns with material management.
- Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments.
- Responsible for scheduling correct amount of TM's based on standard crew profiles.
- Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift.
- Creates daily T&A schedules for Shift.
- Clears exceptions in T&A.
- Ensures all TM's are assigned to correct line.
- Tracks the Late /Absence of TM's (absence tracker).
- PICKS and OPENS WAVES.
- Monitors LOT CONTROL & REFILL BIN Activity.
- Monitors inventory activity (finished goods or materials).
- IN A TIMELY MANNER - Stages materials to continue scanning FG in packaging.
- Supports LL in updating Shift Report when required.
- Must be willing to work a floating schedule: this includes working across the FGF US network, as well as working a variety of shift schedules including weekends and nights. Must be willing to travel for extended assignments.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands
- Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
- Ability to manage difficult people (conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration)