Production Lead

Job Requisition JR24051 Worker Time Type Full time Worker Sub-Type Regular Shift Job Description

This role accelerates business value by working in producing and/or set‑up high‑end ice sculptures, ice molds and cocktail ice. The Production Operator Lead will monitor product quality and complete daily production and quality logs. Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no‑nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction.

Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

• Monitor product quality and completion of daily production and quality logs
• Production of large ice blocks used in the creation of sculptures and cocktail ice
• Production of ice molds for special orders or special events
• Production of cocktail ice with the aid of machine or manual presses/molds
• Packaging of ice products for delivery
• Responsible for the safe operation and sanitation of high‑speed production equipment such as meat saw, band saw, CNC machine and cocktail ice machines/molds
• May be required to assist in setting up ice sculptures for events
• Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity
• Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees
• Adhere to all rules and regulations, at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential

• High School education or GED
• Must be able to obtain a Southern Nevada Health District Card (Food Handler Card)
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surroundings and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Occasionally shut down the line when defects are noted or safety violations observed. Must work in a safe and responsible manner to protect personnel and property.

Continuous exposure to cold (freezer environment), heat, and noise. Must wear protective equipment while at the location. Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing to a significant degree. Heavy work‑exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees as well as function safely around construction equipment.

Salary - $24-$28/hr

No supervisory responsibility.

Long Island City:
Hicksville, New York