Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift
Waukegan, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Title: Production Line Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Production Supervisor & Shift Lead
Travel: As needed according to essential functions of the position
Department: Production
JOB PURPOSE: The Line Leader will coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line to ensure maximum line efficiencies under our quality and food safety standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line; works along with line employees
- Receive instruction from the Production Supervisor/Shift Lead for product orders that need to be processed
- Organize line crew to effectively process orders received, ensuring a timely line start daily
- Order product and packaging materials from the material handler in an organized manner to ensure maximum line efficiencies
- Prioritize order processing in relation to shipping requirements and production schedules
- Set up fillers, coders, scales, case sealers, and all other equipment required prior to each production run
- Perform routine adjustments and troubleshoot equipment as needed during each production run
- Train LOTO procedure on certified lines
- Report all production activities for assigned lines into the EC, M3, or paper forms
- Complete all required HACCP and quality paperwork daily
- Maintain communication with the Supervisor on any production or staff-related issues
- Ensure all line employees safely operate equipment used on the line, as well as follow all safety procedures
- Cross-train line employees on any other lines assigned at any given time
- Maintain a clean work area
- Conduct allergen and line changeover
- Complete Win the Day Boards
- Report line inefficiencies and had off meeting with incoming shift.
- Drive safety and quality mindset daily
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Prefer High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Machine operator experience preferred
- Must have a working knowledge of general warehouse operations; food industry experience a plus
- Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Must follow all WG GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- Must have basic computer skills
- Demonstrated good leadership skills
- Ability to read and write English
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents
- Understand the basics of scale operations, weights, and measurements
- Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to different production lines
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to assist maintenance with minor adjustments
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
Personal Protective Equipment
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.
- Works in an office and manufacturing environment
- Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The hourly rate for this role will be $17.50 to $25.00. This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.
Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.
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