Production Line Lead

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, Green Link and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

“We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.”

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

We are looking for Line Leads on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI.

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

• Line Leader arrives to the line 15+ minutes early prepared for the shift.

The Line Leader is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all tasks involved in the production of Select Custom Solutions products, with primary responsibilities of leading the work crew for a specific production line. The Line Leader follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is running as efficient and safe as possible. This position works in all areas of production as needed.

• Regularly handle bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.).
• Ensure safety protocols and GMP procedures are adhered to; going over policies with production operators and staffing employees as needed.
• Check blend sheet paperwork to make sure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.), confirm that lot numbers match on product, labels, and paperwork.
• Complete pre-operation inspection log on Daily Production Record.
• Review production schedule for assigned line and check all necessary items:
• Check batched materials to ensure they are signed off by Quality Assurance and staged in proper order based on schedule.
• Ensure any special components are available as needed (oil, oil sprayer, tote dump, type of bags, etc.).
• Communicate with assigned line crew regarding daily schedule.
• Coordinate packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with appropriate batching employee.
• Ensure metal detector and sifter checks are being completed by a qualified operator at required frequencies.
• Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during packaging process.
• Assign employees to specific workstations and inform supervisor of any absences and/or line problems as needed.
• Monitor all phases of the production line and quality of product being produced:
• Notify Maintenance of any potential mechanical problems in a timely manner as needed.
• Perform periodic bag seal inspections.
• Ensure all required samples are being pulled.
• Monitor the consistency of the product (watch for color changes or color variation during a run).
• Ensure pallets are neatly…