Production Lead

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Full-time Regular Hourly Cleveland, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.25 To $20.44 Annually

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

Oversee basic aspects of the production line operations.

Assembly Floor:

• Work on the line in a position where all other line associates may be monitored/directed
• Ensure staffing levels and throughput levels are achieved/ maintained.
• Ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) by all associates.
• Train associates to be proficient in multiple positions.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings with all associates.
• Rotate associates for cross-training throughout the shift.
• Help complete Incident Reports and participate in accident investigation as needed.
• Identify production issues - resolve or elevate as needed.
• Review Production specifications to assure correct components are brought to line and when components are out of compliance initiate a non-conformance process with Production Supervisor.
• Review label information requirements in order to validate and sign off on correct information by SKU
• Rework product that does not meet specifications but still available for reworking.
• Work with AVT technician (Actual versus theoretical) review paperwork to understand when component porting is out of compliance
• Monitor Units per Minute measurements against targets in Red Zone to assure production line is meeting expectations around throughput.

Packaging:

• Read Packaging specifications to determine pallet configuration (stacking) and confirm stacking meets expectations.

ERP / OEE system:

• Facilitate proper use of OEE (Redzone) Tablet to include:
  • Starting a shift, monitoring hourly metrics, assigning problem codes, sending chats
• Ensure products are built properly per customer standards.
• Notify Quality Assurance if any foreign objects are found on the components during the production run.
• Coach Production Line Workers on assigned line.
• Able to implement SK Food Group Emergency Action Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

No supervisory responsibilities for this level. Coaches and motivates team members.

High School Diploma or equivalent and manufacturing environment experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

None.

• Possess an understanding of SK Food Group fundamentals:
  Principles, Mission, Counseling process, Attendance and Basic benefits.
• Full understanding of floor operations to include:
  • Component delivery, Product specs, Label Verifications, Non-Conformance, Rework, Actual versus theoretical process and Units per minute measurements and targets
• Must successfully complete SK Lean 101 course. Start SK Lean certification training program.
• Basic understanding of slicing equipment to participate in assembly and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of the components and the product line.
• Good knowledge of product specifications, pallet configuration and product placements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel specifically) is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and frequently push or pull over 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…