Production Team Lead- Lebanon

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions listed below:

• Ensure all information, supplies, equipment, and materials are available for work to proceed unimpeded.
• Responsible for the procurement of all materials, supplies, and equipment for the food facility.
• Responsible for scheduling, planning, and organizing all production based on customer orders and demand.
• Monitors production to assure adherence to food quality standards, production requirements, and schedules personnel accordingly.
• Provides direct supervision and coordinates the efforts of the team members to ensure timely production.
• Provides individualized training for all operations within the production line.
• Works with management and human resources to increase blind employment through job modification and assistive technology.
• Responsible for documenting performance issues daily.
• Works with the quality team to ensure safe products and production.
• Processes payroll data on each employee working in the facility.
• Maintains and controls all inventory including routine cycle counts.
• Records all daily production in central ERP system.
• Maintains an active role on the food safety team and ensures that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed and documented.
• Fosters growth and identifies opportunities for advancement for all employees.
• Provides staff with information related to upcoming training opportunities and all other company-related information.
• Will observe and adhere to the Standards of Performance requirements addressed in the Employee Handbook at all times.
• Maintains open communication with immediate supervisor, senior management, vendors, co-workers, and staff.
• Utilizes and models VisionCorps values in the execution of daily work activities and decision making.
• Supports and upholds the vision of mission of VisionCorps.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in monthly Department meetings
• Participate in Company events
• Keep up to date on all training
• Any other duties or special projects assigned by the Vice President of Manufacturing

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to act in accordance with company values, vision, and mission.  The employee must demonstrate leadership, exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, and communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.  The employee will work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Desired Characteristics – Honesty, dependability, cooperation, integrity, diligence, adaptability, and a process-oriented mindset.

Desired Skills – Detail-oriented, focus, organization, relationship building, multi-tasking, negotiation, decision making, conflict resolution, delegation, strategic thought, and flexibility.

Education and Work Experience:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of production-related experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Electric forklift experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess solid communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily works in a temperature-controlled production area.
• Travels to other locations as needed.
• Must be able to sit at desk for periods of time.
• Must be able to work in the production area.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to carry, lift, and push equipment up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to spend a considerable amount of time stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Fine motor skills – use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Visual acuity – close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to travel safely and independently.
• Must be able to verbally communicate and hear.

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