Production Lead Oversee basic aspects of the production line duties and responsibilities include the following: Assembly Floor: • Work on the line in a position where all other line associates may be monitored/directed • Ensure staffing levels and throughput levels are achieved/maintained. • Ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) by all associates. • Train associates to be proficient in multiple positions. • Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings with all associates. • Rotate associates for cross-training throughout the shift. • Help complete Incident Reports and participate in accident investigation as needed. • Identify production issues – resolve or escalate as needed. • Review production specifications to assure correct components are brought to line and when components are out of compliance initiate a non-conformance process with Production Supervisor. • Review label information requirements in order to validate and sign off on correct information by SKU • Rework product that does not meet specifications but still available for reworking. • Work with AVT technician (Actual versus theoretical) review paperwork to understand when component porting is out of compliance • Monitor Units per Minute measurements against targets in RedZone to assure production line is meeting expectations around throughput. Packaging: • Read Packaging specifications to determine pallet configuration (stacking) and confirm stacking meets / OEE system: • Facilitate proper use of OEE (Redzone) Tablet to include:o Starting a shift, monitoring hourly metrics, assigning problem codes, sending chats Miscellaneous: • Ensure products are built properly per customer standards. • Notify Quality Assurance if any foreign objects are found on the components during the production run. • Coach Production Line Workers on assigned line. • Able to implement SK Food Group Emergency Action Plan. • Other duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Supervisory responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities for this level. Coaches and motivates team members.
Qualifications
Education and experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and manufacturing environment experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Possess an understanding of SK Food Group fundamentals: Principles, Mission, Counseling process, Attendance and Basic benefits.
- Full understanding of floor operations to include:o Component delivery, Product specs, Label Verifications, Non-Conformance, Rework, Actual versus theoretical process and Units per minute measurements and targets
- Must successfully complete SK Lean 101 course. Start SK Lean certification training program.
- Basic understanding of slicing equipment to participate in assembly and troubleshooting.
- Good knowledge of the components and the product line.
- Good knowledge of product specifications, pallet configuration and product placements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel specifically) is required.
