Production Line Lead 2nd Shift

Fresh Express Salads; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Line Lead in Columbia, SC. The role oversees day-to-day operations for all lines in the area, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.

Strong bilingual communication (English/Spanish or English/French) is preferred to liaise across teams and with scheduling. The position requires standing for long periods (10 hours+), lifting 25+ lbs, and working in a cold environment around 36 degrees Fahrenheit.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
• Stand for long shifts (10 hours or more).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (or English and French).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and understand Production schedule.
• Communicate all scheduling concerns to Production Supervisor.
• Ensure that all production lines are staffed properly.
• Ensure lines are set up with correct product, COOL labeling and packaging information.
• Coordinate changeovers with machine operators and other line staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor packaging lines to ensure correct quantities produced.
• Communicate mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
• Complete hourly documentation and follow daily schedule changes.
• Meet machine efficiency and downtime objectives.
• Assist in new hire orientation and training.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Lift 25+ lbs

Stand for long shifts

Job description

2nd Shift - 4:15PM -Until Finish

The Production Line lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations for all lines in their area while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish or English and French
• Communicate and understand Production schedule.
• Communicate all scheduling concerns to Production Supervisor
• Ensure that all production lines are staffed properly.
• Ensure that all lines are setup properly with correct product, COOL labeling and correct packaging information as required.
• Coordinate changeovers with machine operators, Lift operators, dryer deck and case erector operators when required.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure that the products are safe and meet the customer specifications.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for monitoring packaging lines in order to ensure correct quantities are produced without overruns.
• Communicate mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the proper and accurate completion of hourly documentation.
• Follow and complete the daily production schedule, including changes that may occur during the course of the shift.
• Responsible for meeting machine efficiency and effectiveness which is measured in downtime percentage, bags per minute and process failures.
• Meet daily production standards.
• Assist in performing new hire orientation training and ensure that they are able to demonstrate competencies in all work areas.
• Responsible for the validation of all carton barcode scanning.
• Ensure the accuracy of all PMO paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to lift 25+ lbs.
• Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
• Bend continuously throughout the shift
• Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.
• Able to reach with hands and arms to check product.
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.