Ops Lead Production 1st Shift 7am -3pm - Wareham

Overview:

This person is a qualified individual and assists Production Supervisor on directing the daily activities on a designated shift in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the desired quality, quantity and timely baking, processing and seasoning of products.

Responsibilities:

• This is a 40 hour week position, with the opportunity of overtime.
• Review all pertinent SOP’s and is a QI (Qualified Individual) for the position
• Assist Production Supervisor coordinating shift production and material handling activities through supervision of employees to ensure the shift’s production objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost effective and safe manner.
• Reviews staffing for all departments with the Production Supervisor.
• Assists Production Supervisor in providing direction, development, evaluation, coaching and leadership to employees.
• Ensures all required production reporting is timely and accurate.
• Review required daily reports to record the daily work.
• Maintains good employee relations.
• Being a mentor and leading by example.
• Responsible for ensuring on-time training to associates, including (but not limited to) Safety and Food Safety training.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, productivity and maintenance
• Completes and verify changeovers safely and in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Strive to be a safety solutions leader by maintaining the 200% for safety mindset. Participate engagement activities, complete required safety training and aid in identifying hazards within the facility utilizing BBS and Safety Monitor programs.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence

Supervisory Responsibility:

Fills in leading the shift in the Supervisor’s absence. During such occurrences the Operations Lead would supervise approximately 20-25 individuals.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are required.
• Prior leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual preferred

Working Conditions/Environment:

The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.