Production Shift Leader - Lebanon

Job Description:

Shift Leader

Summary

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment.

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures.
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members.
• Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment)
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Leaders in addition to all crews on a shift.
• Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality and engineering).
• Ensures production schedules are met.
• Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.
• Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force.
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections.
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment.
• Completes daily reports on KPI’s.
• Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.
• Ensures Product Quality and Product safety is being followed.
• Follows up with Line Leaders to ensure output targets are being met.
• Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.
• Ensures an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
• Provides Support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with TM’s on shift.
• Completes Performance Feedback Process for TM’s on Shift (working with LL’s to gain accurate information).
• Updates and provides Daily Huddle Sheets for leaders before shift start.
• Works with Warehouse TLs to address any concerns with material management.
• Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments.
• Responsible for scheduling correct amount of TM’s based on standard crew profiles.
• Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift.
• Creates daily T&A schedules for Shift.
• Clears exceptions in T&A.
• Ensures all TM’s are assigned to correct line.
• Tracks the Late /Absence of TM’s (absence tracker).
• Supports LL in updating Shift Report when required.

• Minimum 5 years related experience in similar role in Production.
• Bakery, food, or CPG manufacturing experience is a definite asset.
• Ability to lead, organize and succeed in fast paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in engineering is a plus.
• Flexibility to work different hours/weekends.
• Results-oriented with strong sense of urgency who can lead and influence others.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong computer skills with advanced Excel.

• Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and center.
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
• Team Work and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
• Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.
• Drives Execution - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

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Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

Job Family: Production

Job Level: A-MFG