Production Foreman at Dean Foods in Richmond, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Title



Production ForemanLocation



Richmond, IndianaDescription

• Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions


• Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor


• Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employees


• Working knowledge of all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment)


• Understand and support safety as the priority


• Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications


• Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters


• Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations


• Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager


• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information


• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers


• Handle difficult situations diplomatically


• Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities


• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes


• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• 4+ years of manufacturing/production experience preferred, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes


• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office products and company computer systems


• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction


• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork


• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)


• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing


• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism


• Able to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful manner


• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines


• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems


• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures


• Able to interpret and apply company policies


• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively


• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision


• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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