PM Press Line Lead

Daily's Premium Meats; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily's Premium Meats in Saint Joseph, Missouri is seeking a Production Lead to assist with departmental operations, safety, and policy enforcement. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HACCP and GMP and be responsible for training personnel, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining departmental standards. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and bilingual skills are valued. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions in English.
• Mathematical skills to apply formulas to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in departmental operations and safety.
• Train employees and follow established production procedures.
• Coordinate activities with supervisor and other departments.
• Conduct checks on operating equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Training employees

Operations troubleshooting

Quality Management System (QMS)

HACCP and GMP knowledge

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for assisting departmental operations, production, safety and policy enforcement for the assigned department. The Production Lead will assist in maintaining department work schedules ensures proper documentation. Work closely and assist in coordination of the activities involving production paperwork. Understand and enforce HACCP and GMP policies. Understand and communicate KPI’s and Safety information daily with employees in your area of responsibility. Maintain high standards of excellence, attention to detail and the willingness/flexibility to work through peak work cycles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure department personnel follow the established procedures for start up, operation, and shutdown of the department.
• Follow production reports and troubleshoot any issues during operation. Offer potential solutions and report any issues daily to supervisor.
• Ensure prescribed checks and monitoring of all operating equipment are carried out as required.
• Coordinate employee activities and training for department, with the help of the supervisor and training department.
• Maintain proper records and logs of activities, operating conditions, and down time.
• Understand, support, and help implement/maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ERP, Operating Policies, and Daily’s safety programs.
• Understand, support and help implement goals and objectives, and continuous improvement plans and activities.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Trains and coaches employees under the direction of the Supervisor. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training new employees, planning, assigning, directing work and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management. Bilingual skills preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 45 pounds and sometimes push and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions in both inside and outside environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.

Normal Work Schedule

The hours and days of work are established at the discretion of management and may be adjusted (increased or decreased) by management as required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as necessary. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled by customer product demand.

Values

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified people will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.