Production Lead

Truvant; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Truvant in Haslet, TX seeks a Production Supervisor to coordinate and monitor daily machine processes, ensuring production rates meet schedules and customers' dates.

You will supervise Production Associates and Machine Operators, train staff, manage changeovers, ensure safe operations, and drive continuous improvements across the line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• On the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily production for the machine process.
• Set up machines, manage changeovers, and machine process setup.
• Verify correct packaging material is in use.
• Correct workstation errors and perform minor repairs to keep process operational.
• Monitor hourly job rate for productivity.
• Work with Quality to report defects and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Maintain knowledge of production orders and labor allocation forms.
• Ensure smooth operation of workstations and daily orders.
• Assist with training and mentoring employees.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a safe production floor free from hazards.
• Seek continuous improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years supervisory experience

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Position Objective Coordinate and monitor daily production for the machine process. Assist in ensuring that acceptable production rates are maintained, and customer dates are met. Serve as the first level of supervision for the Production Associates and Machine Operators.

• Ensure that all necessary supplies are continuously available for production
• Responsible for machine/production line set-ups, change overs, and machine process set-up
• Verify that the correct packaging material is in use
• Correct all workstations errors as quickly as possible and be able to make minor adjustments and repairs on machines to keep the process operational
• Monitor expected job rate hourly for productivity purposes
• Work with Quality to report defective products or packaging and ensure quality requirements are being met
• Accurate knowledge of production orders and labor allocation forms are required
• Ensure that workstations and daily orders are ran smoothly and are working properly to ensure effective and efficient completion of daily orders
• Assist with training and mentoring employees how to perform their expected tasks
• Correctly complete the necessary paperwork
• Ensure that the production floor is a safe environment, free from hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Sunday to Tuesday

6:00 pm to 6:0015 am

Wednesday

6:00 pm to 6:15 am

Position Objective

Coordinate and monitor daily production for the machine process. Assist in ensuring that acceptable production rates are maintained, and customer dates are met. Serve as the first level of supervision for the Production Associates and Machine Operators.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary supplies are continuously available for production
• Responsible for machine/production line set-ups, change overs, and machine process set-up
• Verify that the correct packaging material is in use
• Correct all workstations errors as quickly as possible and be able to make minor adjustments and repairs on machines to keep the process operational
• Monitor expected job rate hourly for productivity purposes
• Work with Quality to report defective products or packaging and ensure quality requirements are being met
• Accurate knowledge of production orders and labor allocation forms are required
• Ensure that workstations and daily orders are ran smoothly and are working properly to ensure effective and efficient completion of daily orders
• Assist with training and mentoring employees how to perform their expected tasks
• Correctly complete the necessary paperwork
• Ensure that the production floor is a safe environment, free from hazards
• Seek continuous improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred
• On the job training provided

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in operating various equipment as needed to perform the job
• Skill in multitasking and time management
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP's, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor.
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products.
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds

Travel Requirements

• 0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs