Lead- Production

Ultipro; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods - Crossroads Salad Plant in Topeka, KS is seeking a supervisor to coordinate production line operations at the food manufacturing plant. You will monitor lines and equipment to ensure safe operation and maintain effective communication with staff to meet production goals.

The role involves participating in interviews, performance reviews, and reporting variances to management, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of food manufacturing experience.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production line operations at the plant.
• Observes and monitors lines and equipment for safe operation.
• Maintains employee communication and control of production activities.
• Motivates staff to achieve efficient production levels.
• Reports variances to management and documents performance.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping.
• Follows safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Participates in interviews and hiring recommendations.
• Contributes to annual performance reviews and pay discussions.
• Attends supervisory meetings and maintains punctual attendance.
• Assists with staffing and ensures coverage on shifts.

Skills

Food manufacturing exp

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Reser's Fine Foods - Crossroads Salad Plant
3728 SE 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607, USA

Description

General Summary:Coordinates production line operations at a food manufacturing plant.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser’s care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Confirms products are manufactured according to company specifications.

2. Observes and monitors production lines and equipment to ensure safe operation.

3. Maintains employee communication and control of production activities.

4. Motivates staff to increase or maintain efficient production levels.

5. Communicates and reports to management when there is variance from regular production activities.

6. Organizes and maintains departmental housekeeping.

7. Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.

8. Participates in interview processes and makes hiring recommendations.

9. Participates and contributes in annual performance reviews and makes recommendations on pay increases, disciplinary actions.

10. Attends and participates in supervisory meetings.

11. Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

1. 2-5 years Food Manufacturing experience is required.

2. English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

3. Forklift experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

3. Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 40 lbs.

4. Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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