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$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
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We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious leader to oversee operations as we scale up our novel process and expand shifts. We’re well-funded and at the early Series-A stage, so you will have the opportunity to be part of creating and growing our values-first, mission-driven company.
Work Schedule
- Swing shift: Nights and weekends as required when company adds additional shifts. First three months will be primarily day shifts (4x10s or 5x8s); possible adjustment towards 4x12s after, including evening or night shifts. Preference for a candidate that is comfortable with a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Possess a positive attitude towards safety and actively promote a safety-first culture among team members.
- Operate plant machinery and control process parameters.
- Maintain qualification on numerous aspects of Savor’s processing facility.
- Supervisor fellow shift workers operating concurrently on various processing steps and provide assistance during upset conditions
- Supervise and contribute to the operation of plant machinery and control process parameters.
- Supervise and contribute to setting up, operate, and clean production equipment including but not limited to tanks, pumps and valves.
- Ensure proper sample collection and coordinate with QA/QC as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement of processes to improve safety and quality and increase the productivity of the plant.
- Cleaning & Housekeeping activities.
- Attend various mandatory safety and departmental meetings, lead additional meetings for shift personnel
- Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
- Train operators on proper procedures and safety protocols
- Serve as the primary point of contact between shifts, ensuring smooth shift handovers and continuity of operations
- Document production data, create shift reports, and maintain accurate records
- Work effectively with others as a team and ensure positive and productive work relationships are maintained within the department and company.
- Assist other personnel as needed and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested by your supervisor.
- Any other process-related duties, as required.
Qualifications/Skills
- Required: Associate degree in Process Technology or similar with 3 years experience OR minimum 7 years’ experience as a Process Operator or similar, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Experience handling hazardous chemicals a must.
- Ability to lift 50 Ibs on a continuous basis.
- Previous food processing experience in a GMP environment required, including knowledge of GMP and HACCP programs
- Exceptional mechanical aptitude
- Ability to perform and oversee cleaning and housekeeping activities
- Strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills
- Experience with production scheduling and staff coordination
- Open to continual learning, team-player
- Must be willing to work a full 12-hour shift on swing schedule
- Must be able to work mostly indoors and in seasonally hot temperatures.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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