Production Operator Lead Job Little Chute area,Wisconsin USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

Rate of Pay: $30.33/hour
$1.50 Night Shift Differential Pay
NIGHT SHIFT: 7pm-7am, 2-2-3 Schedule
Double time on Sundays
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
Advancement Opportunities
Healthy work/life balance
2 pay increases within first year

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

The Production Operator Lead performs all tasks involved in the production of Agropur’s products, ensuring safe and efficient production by following standard work methods and practices. The Production Operator Lead works in all areas of production as needed, assisting all departments in the plant to ensure cheese is in-spec according to customer requirements (fat, moisture, piece count, quality).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtain and maintain knowledge of Agropur’s production/cheese process and all equipment/machinery involved.
Act as back up for plant employees as needed due to breaks, illness, vacations, etc.
Molders/String
ACV’s
AFV’s
Whey Processing
Brine System
Cooker System
Obtain and maintain technical knowledge in cheese making to make accurate real-time decisions related to the cheese making process.
Adhere to the master cleaning schedule and gasket program.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Production Supervisor in training and development of new employees; including instructing new employees on proper procedures, safe working practices and producing a quality product.
Assist Production Supervisor with delegation of employees and troubleshooting processes as needed.
Completing and signing off on Pre‑op inspections prior to machines starting up.
Stop any observed GMP violations.
Take immediate corrective action in the absence of supervisor, report issues to supervisor.
Meet goals and objectives established with production supervisor.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Safety Protocol

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The individual who will own this role:

Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Required:

Minimum five (5) years of related experience required.
Previous work experience in a food safety/manufacturing environment required.

Certification/Licensure

Required:

HTST Operators License required.
Cheese makers License required.
PCQI required.
Forklift or Powered Pallet Jack (in-house training provided) required.

Skills Required:

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
Able to provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
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