Production Lead - 2nd Shift at AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. in Joplin, Missouri

Job Description:

Production Lead - 2nd Shift

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2024-6666
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Direct Laborer / Operator
Joplin Plant

Overview

Responsible for training, leading and supervising employees engaged in a variety of production tasks including the utilization of equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees engaged in production tending and material movement; resolves simple employee conflicts or production difficulties according to established policy while referring more complicated matters to the next higher level.
• Tends to production line by watching for equipment malfunctions or product defects, loading raw materials into equipment, unloading work in progress or finished product and moving materials to and from the equipment.
• Oversees product inspection and ensures all raw material and finished goods are within specification.
• Ensures ingredients, lot numbers and date codes are correct for each product run on the line.
• Works with supervisors and other leads to ensure production schedules and KPI’s are met.
• Works with warehouse personnel to ensure that supplies and materials are flowing to the production area to meet the established production schedule.
• Provides back up to all positions in the production area, including startup and running of equipment.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in production area and duties as assigned; maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with existing policy.
• Complies with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food manufacturing environment or equivalent type of manufacturing
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Minimal Supervision
• Forklift/Palletjack Certification

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