Production Team Lead 1st shift

About the role

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:15am - 3:45pm

Lead a team of Production Workers within a production area. Produce product, completing tasks, or receiving and shipping product. Keeps crew on task to meet production demands. Be a role model for the Jack Link's values, including being positive, inclusive, and professional in everything you do.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product, document on paperwork, code date, correct label, etc.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.
• Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
• Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for accuracy.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards and ensure all workers are following company safety policies.
• Keep supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
• Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Maintains great communication within the departments.
• Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.
• Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the foreman/supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: None

Required Experience: 6 months of relevant lead or manufacturing experience

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• Ability to work un-supervised
• Computer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAP
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deals proactively with work-related problems
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recognize and deal with priorities on the plant floor.
• Must have ability to understand production quotas and labor efficiency.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.

Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills

We offer

• Steady, predictable shifts
• A passionate team
• Strong family values
• Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within
• Competitive pay including a bonus plan
• Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted product

Additional Information

The starting rate for this role is $19.00 - $23.50 (Hourly). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, use hands to manage objects, tools, or controls and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear for safety and productivity. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The team member must have acceptable and / or correctable vision.