Production 3rd Shift

Pro Resources Inc.; Reynolds (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Resources Inc. is seeking a Production Lead responsible for the operation and maintenance of a specific product line. You will supervise daily production tasks, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and work to keep the line running efficiently in a dusty, loud production setting.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, good communication with managers and operators, and the ability to train staff and uphold company policies. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 1–2 years related experience or training; or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 1 year supervisory exposure in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus and helpful for communications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with setup of production machinery and packaging tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
• Train employees in procedures, safety guidelines, quality controls, and company policies.
• Identify potential delays and communicate issues to the Production Lead.
• Report maintenance concerns and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Participate in training and development activities as needed.
• Assist with inventory management and quality control.
• Serve as a member of the plant Safety Committee.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Spanish bilingual (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Production supervision experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Outlook

Accounting software

Automated packing machines software

Job description

Summary:

The key person in the operation and maintenance of a specific production process. They oversee the total operation of a specific product line is operated in a safe and quality conscious manner. Our goal is to build a good product with an emphasis on quality, safety and regulatory compliance and legality.

Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understands the operation of production machinery; assists with set-up and assembly; assists with production tasks as required
• Practices safety procedures
• Assists in the training employees in production procedures, safety guidelines and practices, quality control measures, and company policies and procedures
• Identifies potential problems in meeting deadlines and communicates issues to the Production Lead as required.
• Communicates maintenance concerns and follows company preventative maintenance schedule.
• Continuously investigates opportunities to increase efficiencies and reduce costs
• Participates in additional training as part of job development as necessary
• Inventory Management.
• Quality Control
• Member of the plant Safety Committee.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure that all ingredients appear to be free from contamination
• Ensure that the scales used have been calibrated each morning
• Ensure the proper specifications are met with each product
• Verify that all records and all documents are complete

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six-months to one year in a supervisory role in a production environment. Have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees. Being bi-lingual in Spanish would be a plus.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply concepts of basic math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook and accounting software. The understanding of automated packing machines and its software.

Equipment:

Bulk Mixing Equipment

Packaging Equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in a production setting – can be very dusty, loud and subject to the outdoor climate seasonally