Production Room Lead

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Chicago - Hodgkins, IL 60525
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Summary of Job: The Room Lead supports production rooms and supports machine operators to ensure production runs efficiently and that production and quality goals are met.

• Support a culture of safe production and safe work practices.
• Ensure there is enough material to run the entire shift, and that all materials are recorded.
• Verify item/quantity allocated /quantity remaining is correct on job tickets.
• Assess your labor at the beginning of the shift to ensure ability to run efficiently.
• Ensure all employees on the line can perform each task assigned.
• Cross trains all employees on all tasks in each room and ensure proper rotations every 2 hours.
• Work with Floor Production Leads to coach and counsel employees on performance per assigned task.
• Oversee the functionality of the metal detector, including training and testing.
• Verify the quality conditions of all end products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Verify and document units required per hour and percentages and that all paperwork is filled out entirely at the scheduled times.
• Utilize Redzone for the required line checks per order and enter appropriate downtime categories.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Education and Qualifications
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • 3-5 years production lead experience in a manufacturing setting is required
  • Able to work flexible schedules including overtime.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and lead employees.
  • Bilingual (Able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish)
  • Must have reliable transportation
• Physical Requirements
  • Crouching:
    Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Reaching:
    Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing:
    Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking:
    Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Repetitive motions:
    Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Food Safety Responsibilities
  • Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, cGMPs, and Food Defense.
  • Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately
• Core Benefits
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off