Production Lead

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: 0WM12 Element Food Solutions LLC - HODGKINS, IL 60525Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $25.40 HourlyThe Production lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring that all products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and quality standard. This role leads a team of production employees, supports continuous improvement, and ensures production targets are met.

Qualifications

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Support a safe work culture and safe work practices.

Ensure there is enough material to run the entire shift, and that all materials are recorded.

Film

Cartons

Cases. Etc.

Ensure that the right paperwork is printed at the start of the shift.

Blending Paperwork

Ingredient Lis

Blending Times

MO barcode

Delivery Number

Labor Report Form

SS Placards when needed

Packing Paperwork

MO Barcode

Delivery number

Labor Report Form

Packaging Instructions based on Item running

Labels for rooms

Case Labels

Pouch Labels

Pallet Labels

MO Tracking (Packing / Blending)

Report Operations

Verify consumption

Close MOs

Keep MO file up to date

Inventory Management

Ensure that the inventory stays accurate

Keep FG inventory up to date.

Erase any FG that might not exist

Return Material that is not needed to the DC

Fix any inventory discrepancies

Lead Monthly Inventory

Trace back specific materials used. Ex. Find all the MOs were a case or pouch lot code was used.

Ensure that materials are being consumed accurately using PowerBi

Ensure that DOs are produced accurately, resolve any issues

Support employee training and assist new employees as needed.

Teach new room leads material consumption / reporting FG etc using Factory Track

Teach new drivers on how to use Factory Track

Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications

High School Diploma or Relevant

Manufacturing and process, bakery, or food industry. More than one area is preferred

Proven experience as Machine Operator Lead.

Working Knowledge of machines.

Attention to detail.

Leadership skills.

Analytical Skills.

Teamwork Skills

Oral Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills.

Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Highly motivated and self-driven professional: skillful, productive, efficient, creative

Minimum Experience:

3 years of production leading experience

3 years of machine operation experience

Preferred:

Technical career, electromechanical, mechatronics

5 years of Machines Operation experience

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods standing, walking, and sitting.

Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, climbing stairs, twisting, and bending frequently

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Core Benefits:

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Holiday Paid

Voluntary Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401 k (matching)

Accident

Critical Illness

Wellness

Gym membership

Job Type

Full-time (Temp to Hire)

Pay

Pay Range

25.00 to $25.40 (2nd Shift)

Schedule

2nd shift (2:30pm to 11pm)

Monday to Friday

Weekends (as needed)