Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Lean & Safety Champion

Basic American Foods

Blackfoot (ID)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Basic American Foods in Blackfoot, ID is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to supervise multiple production and packaging lines, ensuring food safety and high efficiency. You will coach teams and coordinate with maintenance and quality to meet line rates and safety standards.

You will lead root-cause investigations, apply lean methods, and uphold HACCP and GMP requirements while aligning with customer expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a manufacturing lead role, or 5+ years in lieu of degree.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
Experience with workplace safety and GMP regulations.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

Actively involved in SAFE process; coach employees on safe duties for personnel and food safety.
Support schedules, crewing, line rates, and coordination with maintenance and material changes.
Lead performance appraisals, timely disciplinary actions, and cross-shift communication.
Represent on-shift for emergency response; ensure policy compliance and investigations.
Meet customer requirements through training, sanitation guidelines, HACCP compliance, and audits.
Improve processes using lean manufacturing concepts and identify value-added/cost-savings projects.
Conduct root-cause analysis using Lean tools and ensure effective corrective actions.