Production Lead - Lawrence, KS

The Hershey Company; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 29,265 - 41,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting Day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer is hiring a Production Lead in Lawrence, KS. This role requires overseeing employees, ensuring production standards are met, and maintaining safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, communication skills, and experience in the food industry. The position offers full-time employment with various benefits, including health insurance starting on day one. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and capable of lifting heavy loads, apply today!

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the food industry.
• Understanding of safety programs.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred).
• Occasionally lift up to/and or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fills in for supervisors on same or other shifts when they are absent.
• Trains to fill in for key positions on the shift.
• Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality.
• Lead and direct the team on daily tasks.
• Ensure the area is clean and sanitized at the end of each shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organized with attention to detail

Understanding of OSHA requirements

Certified for fork trucks and stock picker

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Lead - Lawrence, KS

Company: The Hershey Company

Lawrence, KS

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality of standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.

Pay

$25.75/hour

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Paid Time Off

Shifts

• The position is a 12-hour shift (6 am -6 pm) on the B crew. This is a 2-2-3 schedule, working 3-4 days/week (One week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Next week: Sun, Wed, Thurs)

Candidate Process

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post Offer Background Check and Drug Screen required

Job Summary

The Production Relief Lead is responsible for the training of employees, assisting supervisors, and providing supervision in the absence of a Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Fills in for supervisors on same or other shifts when they are absent. In that capacity, temporarily assumes all responsibilities of supervisor except disciplinary.
• Trains to fill in for some or all of other key positions on the shift. eg, Machine Operator, Baker, Packer.
• Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality
• Fill out all required paperwork accurately and timely
• Lead and direct the team on the task to be met each day
• Coach new hourly employees on important aspects of the business (quality, safety, sanitation, productivity)
• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Setup the line and team for success each day and assist with production line as necessary
• Achieve production targets
• Ensure the team is working safely
• Measure pretzels to go in correct bag sizes and ensure that weights, seals, and box counts are accurate and up to standard
• Ensure that any equipment malfunction is immediately reported and fixed
• Ensure the area is clean and sanitized correctly and up to standard at the end of each shift
• Assist Supervisor in tracking attendance and timely arrival of employees in your work area
• Perform daily quality inspections throughout the plant in all areas (processing, packaging, shipping, warehouse)

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in the food industry
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Organized with attention to detail
• Understanding of OSHA requirements
• Understanding of safety programs
• Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Occasionally lift up to/and or move up to 50 pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive lost of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

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