Position : Production Lead 3rd Shift

　　Location : Rensselaer, New York

　　Requisition ID: : 24222

　　General Purpose

　　Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions. Lead a shift while ensuring production of a quality product and complete all assigned master sanitation tasks. Maximize efficiency of all equipment while minimizing turn-around times. Maintain compliance of all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all other regulatory and plant policies and procedures. Achieve all production goals or report and document all reasons targets are not met. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and strive to improve product quality.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities

　　Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions

　　Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor

　　Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employees

　　Perform all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment)

　　Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant production positions, with little or no notice at times; department to be determined by plant needs within the scheduled shift (as possible)

　　Understand and support safety as the priority

　　Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications

　　Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters

　　Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations

　　Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager

　　Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information

　　Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers

　　Handle difficult situations diplomatically

　　Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities

　　Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Education and Experience

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　4+ years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes

　　Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office products and company computer systems

　　Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction

　　Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

　　Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

　　Able to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful manner

　　Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

　　Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

　　Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

　　Able to interpret and apply company policies

　　Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

　　Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer