Production Lead

Pay: $34.58 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $500 bonus after completing 30-day period. $500 bonus after completing 6 months of employment. Total of $1,000 bonus

Shift: 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday; 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed, hours subject to business needs.

The Lead will assist the Production Supervisor with the daily operating functions in the Kitchen and Pack Lines. The Lead will have delegated responsibility for line operations. Lead will direct the line associates and Operators of operational responsibilities. The Lead will review the Production Schedule and Work Orders to ensure the product meets specified line requirements.  The Line Associates and Operators will be monitored by Lead to ensure Quality, GMP, Safety, Production, Training and Housekeeping requirements are being met.  The Lead will conform to the required GMP and Safety procedures, follow all verbal and/or written instructions of the Land O Lakes policies, Operations, direct shift Supervisor, Quality Control and Management staff.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a walkthrough of your area of operation to make sure the equipment is operational and you are staffed correctly.

• Communicate with out-going shift Leads as to Work Order completions and equipment operational status.

• Report all non-conforming discrepancies to Operations Supervisor, QC and Management in a timely manner.

• Ensure all associates conduct the required stretching exercises before starting work on the lines.

• Comply with all GMP, personal protective clothing, hair covering and hearing protection policies

• Report all safety and GMP violations

• Ability to utilize a pallet jack

• Must understand Microsoft applications related to work. This includes Teams, Zoom, Excel, Word platforms.

• Ability to read, understand and speak English

• Follow instructions and support Production Supervisor as required, take responsibility for personnel, leadership skills are required to communicate and complete daily tasks, decision making and justification of those actions, Good strong Safety/GMP reinforcement skills. Forklift or Pallet Jack Certified

• Lead and speak in group settings, this includes State of the Plants, Production meetings and support group meetings.

• Play a key role in support committees, this includes Safety, Quality and PIT teams.

• Maybe required to participate in further advance trainings that are offsite and can lead to stay nights outside of work.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3 years or more of manufacturing work experience

• Basic computer and math skills

• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English

• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Education and skills:

• Experience working in food manufacturing

• High School diploma/GED preferred.

• Microsoft applications such as word, excel

Time and Physical Demands                                          

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

• When overtime is required, employees are expected to work extra hours as required to meet business needs – this is a requirement of this position.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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