Swing-Shift Production Lead - Food Manufacturing

Ajinomotocareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on $

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life

Vacation and sick time

401(k) with 4.5% match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses $750

Quarterly product sales to employees

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is seeking a Swing-shift Production Lead to supervise a production line, ensure schedules and GMPs are followed, and lead a team toward meeting daily production goals. The role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and quality.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday shifts starting at 3:00pm, and a starting pay of $24.00/hour plus a $0.50 shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 6+ months leadership experience required.
• Basic knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to train, assign and monitor.
• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is properly set up and make-ready functions are completed before production; verify weights, coding, and report substandard problems.
• Oversee production team to meet quality, sanitation, safety, GMPs and scheduling requirements.
• Assign work, monitor progress and decide on tasks to meet quality and schedule.
• Maintain discipline; issue warnings and recommend disciplinary action as needed.
• Prepare daily activity reports; ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor blending of raw materials to match formulas and ensure just-in-time delivery.
• Maintain production records and monitor line performance per procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels three days in advance to ensure materials are available.
• Store and manage rework scrap; schedule usage to minimize levels.
• Train or delegate training; evaluate performance and suggest improvements.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and use of personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Keep supervisor informed of deviations and incidents.
• Gain proficiency quickly when new procedures or equipment are added.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Communicate at shift changes about situations impacting production.
• Maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Machine operation

Basic math

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Training others

HACCP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America is seeking a Swing-shift Production Lead to supervise a production line, ensure schedules and GMPs are followed, and lead a team toward meeting daily production goals. The role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and quality.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday shifts starting at 3:00pm, and a starting pay of $24.00/hour plus a $0.50 shift differential.