Production Team Leader 1St Shift

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Production Team Leader 1st ShiftMonday-Friday 6:45 am-3:20 pm. $22-24/hr depending on experience.

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to lead production line team members, perform Production Team Leader duties, and provide support to the department supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for upholding company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), record keeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling.
• Leads production filling lines employees, maintains staff by training and providing development of employees; shares detailed reports about team performance, tracks attendance, and assists department supervisor with hiring processes.
• Communicates job expectations; monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Resolves personnel problems by answering team member questions, helps with team member problems; investigating issues; identifying solutions; and recommending action.
• Support department supervisor and perform leadership duties when the supervisor is absent or out of office.
• Promote healthy communication between workers and management.
• Prepare work schedules and shift job orders by utilizing ERP software, distributing personnel work assignments; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; and reporting results.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; inventory control; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and encouraging a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains quality and safety by enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment, which includes pumps, filling lines, filters and calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Requires infrequent use of electric pallet jacks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Processing Team Leader/Processor
  • ERP scheduling module basic
  • Team leading certificate.
• Team Leading, Coaching, Production Planning and Scheduling, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Problem Solving/Analysis, Results Driven, Communication Proficiency, Time Management.
• Experienced with the ability to meet production schedules.
• Ability to understand the processes and to run all available equipment in Production department.

• Ability to develop strong Production Teams, maintain employee retention and safety, and maintain equipment and cleanliness of work areas.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with a diverse group of staff, co-workers, and all those involved with production process.
• Experienced in being responsible for the company facilities, equipment or other material assets.
• Must be team-oriented and able to work well in a team setting yet be able to work independently as needed.
• Able to handle repetitious and routine work, detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment.

• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessityto ensurea safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous 2-3 years of Team Leading experience in a food production environment (preferred)
• Food Safety Systems
• Familiar with ERP software

Training Requirements:

• Team leader/supervisor training
• Behavior based safety.
• Communication
• Reasonable suspicious
• OSHA 10 hrs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat and humidity.
• Exposure to elevated noise levels which occurs below OSHA thresholds.
• Infrequent exposure to machine sanitation solutions and detergents.
• Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].
• Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs].
• Requires infrequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing throughout the work-shift.
• Requires frequent use of both hands for typing.
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.

Quality: Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs

***Competitive compensation and benefits package***

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.