Provide leadership to employees during production and/or warehouse operations. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for facilitating the daily operations by their respective assignments. The Prep Team Lead will assist the employees to ensure they are fully resourced and adhere to processes necessary for completion of daily production requirements, compliance with all food safety requirements, and adherence to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). In this capacity, follows all procedures related to quality, efficiency and safety. Team projects or other assignments as assigned by Production Supervisor.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provides leadership to employees during day-to-day activities
Assign jobs, positions, projects, and tasks to employees, as necessary
Address and resolve employee disputes and relations issues
Develop employees to perform in a self-directed manner
Train personnel on safety awareness, departmental policies, operation of relevant equipment, good manufacturing practices, proper sanitation, correct documentation of production documents, and Company standard operating procedures
Assists on the production line as needed
Complete documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policies
Initiate good housekeeping practices by implementing cleaning tasks throughout the work area and organizing workspace
Proactively address potential safety issues or problems
Foster and facilitate a strong teamwork environment by encouraging open communication between employees and managers, and promoting teamwork among employees
Responsible for safe operation of the equipment according to established standard operating procedures and safety policies
Directs the proper break down and sanitizing of equipment as required
Other duties as required to sustain department
Coordinate activities with peers both on the same shift as well as peers responsible for other areas
Ensure information is available to teams, as needed to complete their assignments
Supervise personnel and assigns personnel where needed
Works closely with Management to ensure that product is consistent with and meets the specification set by Primal Pet Foods
Strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and vitality to execute with excellence and achieve extraordinary results
Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business
Complying with GMPs, HACCP and other Food Safety, quality and security guidelines and strictly adhering to all Primal Pet Foods specifications
Reporting all malfunctions of equipment immediately to management and communicating the level of urgency for the items to be fixed
Completing required paperwork and documentation
Recognizing problems in production, reacting quickly and offering immediate solutions
Monitoring the recording of all information on production paperwork
Filling the demands of day-to-day operations by stepping in and filling in for different roles when needed and completing other tasks as assigned
Create a positive work environment and rewards superior performance. Reports and documents violations of policies
Other duties as assigned
Punctual and Regular Attendance Required
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has direct supervision of employees.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
6 months experience at a leadership level in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and vitality to execute with excellence and achieve extraordinary results
Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business
Good communication skills, both oral and written and strong managerial skills including: good judgment, planning, organizing, innovative approach to problem solving, motivate employees
Compensation
$21-$22 hourly
Plus we pay differential pay
+$1.00 for hours worked on 2nd shift
+1.25 for hours worked on 3rd shift
SCHEDULE
1st shift start time varies between 4am-5am
Candidates must be flexible to work daily overtime and 6th-day overtime as needed, May be subject to Saturday and Sunday depending on the department.
Language Skills
Ability to read, speak, and communicate in English with employees, direct supervisors, team leads, and upper management. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
WHY JOIN THE PRIMAL PACK?
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
401k with Company match up to 4%
Paid vacation and sick hours
Paid company holidays, 8 per year
Low-cost medical insurance
Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
Free Primal products for your pet
Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!
Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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