Production Lead

Post Holdings, Inc.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Lead Hand to support production lines, train employees, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This role involves lifting, standing for long periods, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production output and quality metrics daily.
• Provide training and feedback to new employees.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Lead is a valuable part of our team. In addition to performing the normal functions of their job, the Lead Hand provides support to the production lines and performs training, onboarding, and troubleshooting as needed during their shift. At the direction of leadership, this role guides front-line employees to accomplish production and quality goals in a safe and cost-efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor and measure production output and quality metrics daily by ensuring the production schedule is followed and all the required documentation (KPI sheets, work orders, operator check sheets, weight control sheets and quality control documents) are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure the team is following the procedures and complies with GMP and safety requirements.
• Coordinate line issues, troubleshooting, repairs, etc. with maintenance to minimize downtime, informing the supervisor and/or production manager
• Provide training and feedback to new employees and operators
• Report any non-conformance to the leadership team and suggest corrective actions accordingly
• Transfer unused raw material, packaging material, and finished goods back to the warehouse
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and sanitation
• Oversee food processing activities and Ensure production lines are changed efficiently and cost effectively
• Lead by example, creating an inspiring team environment by setting clear team goals and deadlines along with a culture of open communication
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years manufacturing experience
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Previous JDE experience an asset
• Good computer usage skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk and work in high heat/humidity for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 2+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping for 8+ hours