Food Production Technical Lead

Ajinomotocareers; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. seeks a Production Technical Lead to drive safety, quality and productivity on a production line. You will lead process optimization, train operators, and remove roadblocks to meet daily goals while maintaining regulatory and company standards.

You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering and quality teams, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize OEE and minimize waste. A strong background in GMP/HACCP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting processing equipment and implementation of technical solutions.
• Production Lead experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting technical issues on the production floor.
• Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization.
• Facilitate shift huddles, drumbeat meetings and communicate performance.
• Provide training and coaching to front-line operators on technical processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE, reduce waste and enhance quality.
• Monitor KPIs related to Safety, Quality and Cost; ensure standard usage and weight control.
• Ensure GMP/HACCP compliance and complete required documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Punctuality

Continuous improvement

Written & verbal communication

Team coaching

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. seeks a Production Technical Lead to drive safety, quality and productivity on a production line. You will lead process optimization, train operators, and remove roadblocks to meet daily goals while maintaining regulatory and company standards.

You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering and quality teams, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize OEE and minimize waste. A strong background in GMP/HACCP is preferred.