Processing Team Leader

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Responsible for guiding the plant’s SQF certification program.
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of the mixing operation.
• Working knowledge of operation of different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation.
• Document Processing and Process Mixer performance.
• Maintain a good level of communication with Quality Control, Research & Development, Packaging and Sanitation departments.
• Preparation of raw materials for processing.
• Must possess excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills as well as reasoning ability.
• Work with manufacturing departments to ensure efficient schedules while abiding by processing rules.
• Assist R&D on new product development and refine existing products as necessary.
• Ensure SQF standards and quality product standards as set forth by the QC Department.
• Direct and supervise 30+ employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including, interviewing, hiring, training employees as well as addressing employee issues.
• Comprehend and follow process control instructions/formula recipes and procedures, including completing paperwork.
• Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that the correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used.
• Follow and enforce GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Coordinate with Production personnel to successfully transfer to the packaging lines.
• Assist in cleaning, maintaining and inventory of raw material storage areas.
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness.
• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met.
• Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies.
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensure team members produce product free of contamination.
• Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
• Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.

Directly supervises 15-25 employees in the Food Service and Retail Kitchens. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.