Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Assist Plant Supervisors by helping plan, direct or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing Standlee Premium Western Forage products in accordance with cost, safety, quality, and quantity specifications.

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may reasonably be assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Work with Plant Supervisors to coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
• Assist in training, evaluating, and managing staff assigned to shifts.
• Maintain current knowledge of the quality control specifications, relying on SPWF Product Specifications and SOP's pertaining to materials use, technological advances, and statistical studies.
• Work with Plant Supervisors to prepare and maintain production work orders and reports as needed.
• Review operations and confer with maintenance staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Implement and enforce best practice safety measures to ensure the safest working conditions possible.

• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Education – High School Diploma, Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience – Three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with management responsibilities preferred.

Work is regularly performed inside the plant and occasionally in the surrounding grounds and facilities. Because of this, employees are frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain and snow. Lighting varies based on the season, weather and conditions in the plant. Employees regularly work near moving mechanical parts, material handling equipment and are exposed to ergonomic hazards, noise and dust.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Work is fast paced, and employees are expected to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, therefore they must have excellent stamina, be in good physical condition and capable of handling objects up to 75 lbs in weight. Individuals must also have good eyesight, hearing and better than average coordination in order to keep up with production equipment. In addition to these requirements employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, climb, and walk about the facility and production areas.

previous manufacturing or sanitation experience

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