Production Lead

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. in Elk Grove, California seeks a processing lead to accelerate value through lean leadership, Kaizen activities, and value-stream mapping.

You will support the Processing Supervisor, assume duties in their absence, and drive continuous improvement across equipment maintenance, safety, and schedule coordination. The role requires supervisory experience in a processing environment, mechanical aptitude, and forklift operation in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing environments with supervisory responsibilities and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to count and complete paperwork accurately.
• Previous forklift driving in a warehouse setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee all processing equipment on a daily basis.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on bagging equipment; assist Plant Engineer as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs on processing equipment.
• Help monitor product quantity and quality and report issues to the processing supervisor.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards; ensure proper daily record keeping of production and cleaning.
• Coordinate with production staff scheduling and act as supervisor in the Plant Engineer's absence.
• Operate forklift as primary forklift operator and execute other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to ethical standards and safety policies in all activities.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

A3 problem solving

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

This role accelerates business values by supporting the Processing Supervisor in all duties and take charge of department in absence of processing supervisor. Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor all equipment on a daily basis.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair on bagging equipment.
• Assist Plant Engineer as necessary.
• Conduct preventative maintenance program on all equipment in processing.
• Help monitor product quantity and quality by reporting any problems to processing supervisor.
• Keep area safe and report any potential safety hazards.
• Record keeping of daily production along with cleaning records.
• Work with Plant Engineer on scheduling of production staff.
• Primary Forklift operator.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Ability to work in an unfatigued state Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.

CONTACTS:

• Internal: Plant Manager, Office Manager, Plant Engineer, Delivery Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Production Crew
• External: None

OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires some decision making. Profits may be impacted by failure to keep equipment operating and poor scheduling of processing crew.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Assume supervisory responsibility for processing crew in absence of Plant Engineer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in processing type environment, some supervisory skills and mechanical aptitude required. Must be able to count and to complete paperwork as needed. Previous forklift driving in warehouse atmosphere required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job requires working in area with fluctuating temperatures; 10° rake bin, 20 - 25° vault and 40 - 50° processing area. Standing on feet all day with labor intensive work. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Requires good manual dexterity. Must work in areas with forklifts in operation and around machinery with moving parts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location:

Elk Grove City: Elk Grove State: California

Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for ice that is produced under the industry’s highest standards. With our quality and high service levels, Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice for customers coast to coast.

Worker Time Type Full time Worker Sub-Type Regular Shift