Processing Lead
Core
Supervise production personnel, ensure food product quality and safety, maintain housekeeping, and optimize line efficiencies to minimize waste.
Role type
Shift Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Better-for-you snack products
Domain
Food manufacturing / Snack production
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing techniques, GMP compliance, OSHA safety protocols, forklift operation, lock-out/tag-out procedures, production auditing, quality testing (water activity, weight control), ERP system monitoring, shift scheduling, staff training and coaching, equipment maintenance, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Mechanical aptitude, math skills for data interpretation, attention to detail, stamina for fast-paced environment
Technologies
ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Maintain work area safety and orderliness; ensure OSHA and GMP compliance; plan shift labor and material needs; verify quality standards and conduct audits; manage raw material costs and reduce waste; perform equipment set-up and changeovers; drive shift ERP functions; manage direct reports and conduct daily meetings
Seniority
Individual Contributor, supervisory level