A leading spices & seasoning manufacturer located in Hauppauge; NY is currently seeking a Production Lead - 2nd shift. The position is responsible for leading the production activities in a single site production facility.
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic, creative Production Lead to join our team. This is a great position for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in developing and growing a dynamic organization. The position provides multi production line leadership to the production team focusing on delivering on key safety, quality, delivery and cost standards.
2nd Shift Hour of Operation: 3:30 pm to 12 am (Monday to Friday)
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain work procedures and employee safety programs
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Foster a collaborative working environment across all functions of the business
Collaborate with Quality and Sanitation departments to maintain all good manufacturing and food safety practices are followed. -
Daily production line management
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Work with management to solve manufacturing issues, understand and mitigate problems and provide direction to production line teams
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Coaching, mentoring and training of production leads and employees
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Manage resources including people, equipment and materials to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
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Understand production line standards and processes
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Manage work in process inventory through employee practices and ERP system (SAP Business One)
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Work closely with other managers to drive continuous improvement, efficiencies and LEAN processes
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Support capital projects and continuous improvement activities
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Has strong diagnostic skills to improve production efficiency
Key Competencies
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Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers relating to specifications and procedures
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Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
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Self-Starter: Drive programs to conform with set standards, ensuring the development of a robust culture
Qualifications
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Prefer High school diploma or equivalent, operations, supply chain or business administration or equivalent experience
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3 - 5 Years’ Experience in a food manufacturing facility
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2 - 3 Years’ Experience in a supervisory position
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Experience working in GFSI environment preferred
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Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
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Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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Proficient in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint
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Ability to work weekends as needed
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Prefer Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
