Line Lead, Manufacturing / Production
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Food Production
TITLE: Line Lead
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager
SUMMARYOversees the Line Operation and labor Force. This encompasses Chocolate Melting, Tempering, Moulding, Wrapping, and Finished Goods Pack Out. Responsible for producing first quality, food safe product meeting weight, temper and visual specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSet up Depositor and/or Nut Mixer and tempering Unit in accordance with the Production Schedule
Follow the Product SOP for proper chocolate, temperature settings, Line speed, etc
Verify proper chocolate temper by use of a Tricor temper meter
Record the Slope and CTU measurements on an SPC chart.
Perform OPRP screen checks and document
Ensure proper molds are on the line in accordance with the Production Schedule
Verify proper empty mold temperature with an infrared thermometer just before chocolate deposit
Verify chocolate deposit is of the proper weight and volume by Hand depositing on a weight pan.
Tare the empty pan on a scale, place the pan under the depositor for 1 stroke. Remove the pan, weight and calculate the average weight per bar.
Monitor specified points on the line and document at designated time intervals.
Ensure proper demoulding of chocolate bars
Product Weight Checks
Record on SPC chart
Make proper Depositor adjustments to maintain chocolate bar weights within an acceptable range
Ensure proper product wrap and packing materials are being used
Ensure a properly wrapped product (seals, folds, and gluing)
Ensure proper coding and labeling of product and/or FG package
Responsible for FG production paperwork and reporting
Disassemble/Reassemble Depositor Block, Pistons and Plates.
Chocolate Changeovers
Switching over from one chocolate system to another
Scrape chocolate hopper(s)
Empty and Flush Depositor equipment with the next chocolate being run
After a nut run, the entire depositor is disassembled for cleaning
Oversees Foil roll changes and/or product changeovers on the wrappers
Reacts to and resolves downtime occurrences from chocolate melting to FG packing
Metal Detector checks
Comply with all Safety policies, report safety violations, and attend team and safety meetings
Report problems regarding Food Safety to Supervisor or Manager.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Follow GMPs
Train new employees as required
Enforce all above policies and procedures.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
Perform other related duties as requested
Required to work until the end of the production shift daily.
Follow Safety Rules
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the understanding of written instructions and apply them to the functionality of the equipment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using both standard and metric weight measurements, volume and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Other
This position requires some mechanical aptitude.
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