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Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Warehouse Operations Lead - 6A/6P

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeMeadville, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three years of food manufacturing or related experience is preferred.
  • General understanding of continuous improvement and lean principles.
  • Advanced mechanical knowledge, including the ability to operate all related production equipment.
  • Ability to identify root causes and document corrective actions in standard operating procedures or detailed work instructions.
  • Certification as a Safe Quality Food practitioner.
  • Completion of the Foundations in Leadership Training course.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and drive efficiencies.
  • Intermediate-level math and computer skills.
  • Ability to understand and calculate yield, rate, and reliability metrics.
  • Ability to multitask and adjust priorities based on changing demands in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English and present information in one-on-one situations and small groups.
  • Ability to solve intermediate to advanced problems and handle situations with a variety of variables where standards or alternatives may or may not exist.
  • Ability to work scheduled shifts and perform extended standing, kneeling, climbing, walking, repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, and reaching; lift or handle weights up to 50 pounds; and work in hot or humid environments, at heights up to 30 feet, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
  • Good work history and acceptable attendance.
  • Writing, listening, presentation, and training skills; results orientation; problem solving; team building; flexibility; and initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Define, create, and achieve standard work and drive optimization of the assigned business unit while understanding and operating its equipment and processes.
  • Investigate, identify, and correct non-routine or unique equipment issues using technical understanding, decision-making, and root-cause analysis.
  • Identify continuous-improvement opportunities in the assigned area and support, implement, and maintain food safety, food safety culture, and quality practices as required through Safe Quality Food standards.
  • Understand and complete all requirements and responsibilities of the Specialist position.
  • Maintain and demonstrate technical understanding of individual processes and their impact on yield, rate, and availability.
  • Lead by example through information sharing, training, and positive and respectful employee relations.
  • Lead Basic Equipment Care activities in the assigned area.
  • Investigate, identify, and use available resources to correct non-routine or unique equipment upset conditions that negatively affect safety, quality, rate, yield, and uptime.
  • Provide input into equipment modifications or design and serve as a resource for related improvements.
  • Take ownership of upstream and downstream impacts of changes and maximize line performance.
  • Communicate among team members, engineers, and maintenance personnel to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Work with technical support teams to investigate and resolve product and equipment performance issues and plan and complete preventive maintenance.
  • Serve as a key production resource in designing, planning, and executing quality, yield, and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Develop standard work and training materials.
  • Anticipate safety, quality, or production issues and create plans to prevent or minimize problems in collaboration with other support functions.
  • Support, implement, and maintain food safety practices as required through Safe Quality Food standards or other requirements.
  • Train and coach employees learning new equipment, processes, or procedures, and participate in designing and reviewing training materials.
  • Work in rotation as a member of the production team during emergency situations, as needed.
  • Identify and drive continuous-improvement opportunities by participating in special projects, assignments, and training.
  • Act as backup to the Operations Supervisor, including following Safety Leader Standard Work.
  • Participate in weekly safety walks.
  • Participate in safety incident investigations, as needed.
  • Participate as a member of an element of the PSRMP safety program, as needed.
  • Assist in other plant areas upon request.

Desired Qualifications

  • A two-year degree from an accredited post-secondary school.

About the Company

Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company that grows its business mainly through acquisitions. It oversees a portfolio of food and beverage products, food processing, and pet care brands, built through strategic purchases such as Perfection Pet in 2023. The company’s products reach consumers across multiple segments by acquiring and integrating brands rather than developing everything in-house. The core way its products work is through a diversified brand portfolio under one corporate umbrella, allowing cross-brand distribution, scale, and operating efficiency rather than a single product line. Compared with peers, Post Holdings emphasizes growth through continuous acquisitions to broaden its footprint and diversify revenue streams across categories. Its stated goal is to expand its market position by acquiring, integrating, and growing brands in the consumer packaged goods space to create a larger and more diversified business.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Maplewood, MO
Founded
1897

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