Production Lead Days

Winland Foods

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 30,345 - 43,218

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Production Lead for 12-hour shifts to supervise packaging operations and ensure quality and efficiency. Candidates must have experience in a production line and supervisory skills, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

Must have one year of experience working on a production line.
Prior experience in supervision and public speaking is required.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Review production/packaging schedule and maintain operations.
Communicate issues affecting packaging quality and efficiency.
Oversee packaging changeovers and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview

Production Lead Days position with rotating A/B schedule, 12-hour shifts, located in Grand Forks, ND. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Employee Type: Full time
Location: ND Grand Forks
Job Type: Production Group
Work Location: 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND
Schedule: Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00am to 7:30pm
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Salary: $26.70 per hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reviews production / packaging schedule and task list daily and maintains packaging operations to meet scheduling requirements and review schedule with team.
Executes direction from Packaging Manager as defined in Daily Assignment Log and verbal instruction. Ensures packers work in a safe and organized manner and reports unsafe conditions when observed.
Communicates any issues affecting packaging quality / efficiency in a timely manner.
Monitors and ensures proper operation of packaging lines by working with shift mechanic and Manager. Communicate equipment deficiencies to the Packaging Manager.
Oversees and assists with packaging changeovers as needed. Ensures the tools and equipment are available for each line daily.
Audits packaging paperwork on a regular basis through direct involvement.
Keeps packaging lines stocked with needed supplies. Reports any low inventory levels as observed.
Directs quality assurance functions on shift, related to the disposition of product in packaging (i.e. when to start packaging, placing material on hold, calling for Q/A support, etc.).
Assigns product repacks of product on shift to packers.
Coordinates breaks and lunches for the crew, ensuring 1 person at a time is on break/lunch.
Monitors screens for effectiveness, makes and documents appropriate changes when necessary.

Education And/Or Experience

One year experience working on a production line in a manufacturing facility, preferably a pasta plant. Ability to supervise, direct and organize multiple employees at any given time. Prior experience in supervision and public speaking and/or training. High School Diploma or GED required.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for direction and coordination of the packaging employees on designated shift. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, assigning and directing work and covering for breaks. Ability to coordinate the assignments of employees on a 12-hour shift.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries. Ability to speak in front of a group of people.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

Required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, use hands to handle or feel, push / pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms 2/3’s of the time.

Work Environment

The work environment is loud. Ability to perform all above tasks in temperatures up to 90 degrees F or greater for extended periods, with humidity around 35%.

Safety Responsibilities

Be able to work and perform tasks in a confined space as needed. Wear appropriate hearing protection for the whole shift. Be able to perform lockout / tag out procedures on equipment once trained. Work safely in and around equipment at all times.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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