First-Shift Production Tech Lead for Safety & Quality

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Production Technical Lead to drive safety, quality and productivity on the Lampasas line. You will lead technical initiatives, coach front-line operators and partner with maintenance, engineering and quality to remove roadblocks and achieve daily goals.

The role emphasizes process optimization, centerline compliance, OEE improvement, and training to sustain best practices in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience troubleshooting processing equipment and implementing technical solutions.
• Production Lead experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for food processing equipment, formulations and manufacturing methods.
• Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization.
• Lead troubleshooting technical issues on the production floor.
• Facilitate NWT shift huddles, weekly drumbeat and other meetings to communicate performance, share challenges, solicit ideas and provide recognition.
• Teach centerline settings, ensure centerline compliance and manage deviation.
• Provide training and coaching to front-line operators to strengthen technical capability and ensure a safe and productive operation.
• Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce waste and enhance product quality.
• Monitor KPIs related to Safety, Quality and Cost.
• Ensure material usage and weight control is measured and at standard.
• Ensure process and equipment operate at expected rates.
• Provide technical training to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and new technologies.

Skills

Leadership through influence

Written & Verbal Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Computer/MS Office

Basic Math

Safety Standards

Process Aptitude

Education

High school diploma

GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

OEM Manuals

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Production Technical Lead to drive safety, quality and productivity on the Lampasas line. You will lead technical initiatives, coach front-line operators and partner with maintenance, engineering and quality to remove roadblocks and achieve daily goals.

The role emphasizes process optimization, centerline compliance, OEE improvement, and training to sustain best practices in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.