Lead

Boar's Head Brand; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Virginia is seeking a Lead Person to run a specific production area efficiently and safely, understanding the daily schedule and communicating it to operators.

The role emphasizes FIFO concepts, adherence to GMPs and SOPs, and the ability to train others, troubleshoot issues, and help supervisors achieve departmental production goals in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in manufacturing/food production.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Able to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Able to lift and move 50-75 pounds with assistance.
• Available to work Monday–Friday with weekend work as production needs dictate.
• Fork-lift/tow motor experience.
• Experience with Oracle systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager.
• Operate and help maintain equipment within their assigned area.
• Assist with reporting problem situations and make recommendations to Supervisor to enhance production efficiency.
• Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training and development of other employees.
• Assist Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coach employees or make recommendations for further actions.
• Follow Company’s GMPs, SOPs, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Verify accuracy of orders, invoices, manifests; complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Oracle systems

Fork-lift/tow motor experience

Job description

Job Description

As Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation – first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar’s Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager
• Responsible for operating and helping to maintaining equipment within their assigned area
• Assist with reporting problem situations and makes recommendations to Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of production
• Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training, and development of other employees
• Assists Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coaches employees or makes recommendations to Supervisor for further actions
• Must follow Company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Verify accuracy of order/invoices/manifests, complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures to ensure accurate record keeping and product control
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
• Position requires having worked in leadership capacity in a manufacturing/food production environment
• Must have basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)
• Available to work a Monday - Friday schedule, with weekend work dictated by production needs
• Fork-lift/tow motor experience
• Experience with Oracle systems preferred