Processing Lead, Fort Smith, Specialty Pack, Day Shift

Simmons Foods; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Production/Processing Lead to assist the supervisor in meeting production requirements in Fort Smith, AR. The role includes mentoring new team members, coordinating with QA and USDA, and ensuring line readiness and safety.

Responsibilities include daily equipment setup, timekeeping support, and maintaining quality standards while driving morale and collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes basic math, reading, writing, and computer knowledge; must communicate well in English.
• Bilingual ability is preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift and pallet jack license if required.

Responsibilities

• Orientate new team members to their jobs and mentor them.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA about line information.
• Complete required written and electronic reports; assist with timekeeping for line staff.
• Set up line equipment daily for start-up; ensure standards and quality are met and monitor belt speeds.
• Strive to meet daily goals and improve morale; maintain USDA compliance and team cohesiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety & GMP

Mentoring

USDA compliance

Timekeeping

Equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bilingual preferred

Tools

Forklift license (optional)

Job description

To assist the supervisor in accomplishing production requirements per company, customer and government requirements.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Orientate new team members to their jobs including basic dress requirements and good manufacturing practices, safety aspects, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies. Also serves as a mentor.
• Communicates with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on.
• Completes required written and electronic reports. Assists with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.)
• Sets up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department. Works on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set.
• Ensures that goals are met daily and help set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA.
• Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
• Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Production/Processing Lead and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands. Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): (STD) waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge and will need to have good communication skills in English.

Preferred Education: Bilingual preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Competencies: Be able to communicate from team member to upper management; must maintain a positive attitude; be able to do various jobs, multitask. Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.