Group Leader Production - Shift 1st

Ventura Coastal, LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal, LLC is seeking aGroup Leader to assist the shift supervisor in leading the production department in Visalia, CA. The role emphasizes training staff, ensuring safe and hygienic operations, and maintaining food safety practices across the line.

Responsibilities include supervising equipment operation, ensuring compliance with CCPs, documenting shift activities, and coordinating with the lab for sample testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of citrus manufacturing experience.
• Two years of leadership experience.
• Basic computer skills including touch screen usage.
• Possess a valid forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a major plus.
• Knowledge of citrus manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to meet flexible and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees in safe, quality-oriented operation of production equipment and systems.
• Lead shift operations and ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Document shift paperwork and production records.
• Walk up 3 flights of stairs to Extraction and Supervisor office; check tanks and deliver samples to lab.
• Promote safety and ensure PPE compliance, report hazards and propose fixes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Tools

Touch screen computer

Job description

Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291Hourly Rate: $33.59 (Overtime and weekends may be required)Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pmJob SummaryThe group leader is the shift supervisor’s top assistant on each shift in providing leadership to the production department. The group leader ensures that all production department employees are properly trained and are working safely and that all employees are following all food safety and personal hygiene practices. The leader advises the shift supervisor of any no standard condition along with recommendations for corrective actions. In the absence of this position, the Supervisor will perform these job duties.Primary ResponsibilitiesFood Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.Train new employees in the safe, quality-oriented operation of production equipment and systems.Walk up 3 flights of stairs to Extraction, Supervisor office, check bulk concentrate tanks and deliver samples to the labCommunication and transparency are a must and communicate all issues and down timeWater Conservation: Validate Green Water Tank level and shut done equipment running on waterValidate that all CIPs are up to dateAlert the production supervisor of any nonstandard conditions and include solutions to fix the problem(s).Ensure that products are being produced in accordance with customer specifications.Complete shift paperwork and documentation as necessary.Promote safety in the department and ensure that production personnel adhere to all regulations including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.Report all Hazards to Supervisor/Manager or enter in Industry SafeResponsible to a specific CCP in the HACCP plan regarding:CCP #1 – Pasteurization of NFC & PulpCCP #2 – Juice Load Out or Packaging ScreensCCP #3 – Receipt of empty or full tanker, loading of tanker. This task is done by an operator, supervisors, Asst Plant Manager, Manager, Concentrate Operating or Sr. Production Clerk.CCP #4 – Packaging Integrity.Relieve and assist operators as necessary.Ensure that all production personnel are following all food safety/quality and personal hygiene practices.Use ladders to check on various production processes throughout the plantAct professionally towards customers, vendors and guests who visit the plant.Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude always.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.Qualifications and Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma/GEDFive (5) years of citrus manufacturing experience.Two (2) years leadership experience.Basic computer skills such as the ability to operate a touch screen.Possess a valid forklift license or the ability to obtain one.Bilingual skills (English / Spanish) are a major plus.General oral and written communication skills.Knowledge of citrus manufacturing equipment.The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and schedules. Bilingual Spanish/English.Forklift Licensed.Beverage/Citrus Manufacturing Experience.Associate degree.Physical RequirementsThe ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.80% Walking, Climbing stairs and ladders in a plant environment.20% normal office environment at a desk or working at a computer terminal.May be required to lift 50lbs. on occasion.