Title: Zone Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Supervises: N/ A
Travel: As needed according to the essential functions of the position
Department: Production
JOB PURPOSE: The Zone Lead will coordinate employee activities and product handling on an assigned production line to ensure maximum line efficiency in accordance with our quality and food safety standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Crosstrain line employees on any other lines assigned at any given time
Lead Tier 1 huddles and coordinate daily activities for assigned production lines.
Organize and guide line employees to ensure timely starts, efficient order processing, and adherence to production schedules.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and adjust production equipment (fillers, coders, scales, sealers, etc.).
Request and manage product and packaging materials to maximize line efficiency.
Train operators and associates, including LOTO-certified lines and cross-training across other lines.
Complete required reports (production, attendance, quality, HACCP) and accurately enter data into EC/M3/paper forms.
Verify finished goods against established SOPs.
Prioritize order processing in relation to shipping requirements and production schedules
Maintain communication with the Supervisor and report any safety, production, staffing, or line inefficiency issues.
Ensure safe equipment operation, promote a safety/quality mindset, and maintain a clean work area.
Conduct allergen and line changeovers and ensure hourly updates to Performance Boards.
Collaborates with the scheduling team to ensure lines are scheduled optimally.
Support shift handoffs and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Prefer High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Machine operator experience preferred
Must have a working knowledge of general warehouse operations, food industry experience a plus
Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
Ability to lift 501bs (anything over 501bs, team lift)
Must follow all WG GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Skills/Abilities
Basic computer skills and strong leadership abilities.
Ability to read/write English and interpret safety, operating, and procedural documents.
Solid math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide; fractions/decimals) and understanding of scales/weights.
Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Quick learner with the ability to prioritize and adapt to different production lines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
Personal Protective Equipment
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. This position does not allow for remote work. Works in an office and manufacturing environment
Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
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