Dairy Processing Team Leader - 3rd Shift

3rd Shift (9PM to 5AM)

Weekends and Overtime as required

Starting Wage $34.00/hr PLUS $2/hr Shift Premium

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting in the daily and weekly activities within the Processing area. This position must supervise specific areas of the Conversion Department, assess process needs, and take appropriate steps to address the needs. This person will develop a team of processing operators and controls while coordinating the entire manufacturing process from beginning to end. While coordinating this process, Processing Team Leader will strive to achieve the KPI’s set by the Plant Manager in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery!

The Class E Processing Team Leader must demonstrate leadership ability, outstanding social skills, clear oral and written communication skills, and a strong solid understanding of plant production process policies. This employee must be flexible and able to work extended hours to provide plant coverage whenever vital.

• Understands the manufacturing processes and interactions between the different processing functions and recognizes optimization potentials
• Supports the Supervisor and Business Unit Manager in all decisions
• Coordinate operators according to interpersonal needs considering specific job requirements, individual competencies and cost
• Facilitates the use of reliefs during breaks for the individual processing jobs and act as a relief when necessary
• Initiates corrective actions as appropriate and inform Supervisor of any deviation/variation from production plan, quality, safety, and cost goals
• Ensures the rules of safety, product quality, hygiene (GMP, HACCP, and ISO) are followed
• Identifies training needs of operators and participate in the development of training initiatives (cross-training)
• Ensures all production data is entered and correctly followed up in relation to individual processing functions. Post production results, consumption data in SAP (direct issue)
• Ensures the safety of all employees working in or around area of responsibility
• Addresses and resolves all issues within the area
• Participates in start-up and hand-off meetings at the start and end of shift
• Ensures all processing equipment as well as facilities are properly cleaned and sanitized daily in accordance with Kraft Heinz Sanitation Procedures and Quality Expectation Standards
• Communicates and resolves shift emergencies when appropriate (i.e. call-ins, safety issues)
• Enters work notifications and perform appropriate follow-up
• Provides feedback to fellow employees with follow‑up regarding all aspects of the cream cheese process
• Ensures compliance to all plant rules and policies
• Support plant Quality Systems
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process
• Participates in CI work groups within the processing area as well as across the plant
• Reports any technical issues related to equipment and automation
• Invites operators to continuously strive for improvements in regards to safety, quality, cost and delivery!
• Organizes/lead meetings with operators such as Green Rooms and CI meetings
• Includes other departments (maintenance, engineering, quality) for problem solving and improvements
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Excellent knowledge and understanding of cream cheese technology and manufacturing processes

Solid understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes

Good understanding of manufacturing cost aspects

Must demonstrate the following leadership competencies

Aim for Results

Functional/Technical Expertise in dairy (preferred)

English Language Skills – Able to speak, read, and write

Communication Skills (written and verbal)

Problem…