Plant Lead

Producers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A family-owned dairy processor in Fresno, CA is seeking a talented Plant Lead to supervise operations and ensure safety during shifts. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, at least a year of supervisory experience in food/dairy manufacturing, and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires collaboration across departments to meet productivity targets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company values. Producers Dairy offers competitive salaries and benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory experience in food/dairy manufacturing.
• Ability to work any shift or as needed.
• Experience in food/dairy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operations and staff.
• Promote a safety culture and adhere to safety regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to meet productivity targets.
• Maintain housekeeping and accurate paperwork for traceability.
• Enforce company policies, GMPs, and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Quick learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Producers Dairy Foods, a Third-Generation Family-Owned Dairy Processor, is seeking a talented Plant Lead for ourFresno, CA location. The Plant Lead Person is responsible for supervising the operations of the Plant when required and working closely with Plant supervision The Plant Lead will be responsible for demonstrating our Producers Dairy Core Values and carrying out our purpose of Nourishing Lives.

Essential Functions:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement mindset and living our Producers Dairy Core Values & Purpose.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Understanding the performance objectives under which you will be evaluated:
  • Productivity standards monitored by KOI’s
  • Load-out effectiveness/efficiency as measured by the KOI
  • Standards set within this job description
• Works with all departments to ensure the Plant and Blow Mold areas operate effectively and meet company productivity and cost targets
• Manages loading errors over’s and shorts to zero. Ensures load-out errors overages-shortages) are non-existent
• Maintains housekeeping in all areas of responsibility at all times
• Maintains accurate paperwork as well as paper trail to assure easy back-tracking of vault and plant issues
• Works closely with Plant Supervisor and Plant Manager to ensure a smooth flow of operations
• Works closely with Maintenance and the Plant Manager to ensure equipment is in excellent state of repair and that efficiencies are continually enhanced
• Leads employees to maintain an effective safety program
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and near accidents, maintains a safe and safety motivated work environment
• Knows, understands, adheres, and enforces all company policies, GMPs and procedures
• Promotes and maintains company Teamwork in all areas. Assists others and performs other tasks as appropriate and or necessary. Helps the positive image of the company in the trade
• Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, County, and local regulations as they relate to the processing, packaging, sale and merchandising of milk and dairy products
• Maintain appropriate dress and personal appearance standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• MUST be available to work any shift or as needed due to business needs.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in leading team members.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence others.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously.

Producers Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

Producers Dairyis an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.