Food Production Lead

Job Details:

POSITION SUMMARY:  Food Production - Lead - Full-Time 

This position assists the supervisor with product flow and process efficiency, product quality, and team member training.   

Primarily responsible for a fixed per-hour throughput in the molding/cooking/chilling/demolding/handling line by coordinating with the operator upstream to guarantee the availability of the equipment in time and proper equipment scheduling on a day-to-day basis.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include, but are not limited to the following) 

• Fills in for Supervisor when needed, performing supervisory functions, such as providing associates with direction, acting as a liaison to the Production Manager, and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and production policies and procedures.    
• Performs case counts regularly to determine if production is running appropriately.    
• Coordinates the operation of the line, including determining the proper arrangement of Line Workers.    
• Interacts with other shift Line Leads to determine product importance and production set-up.    
• Responsible for redirecting Line Workers during downtime and arranging for corrective action to get lines running per schedule.    
• Possesses knowledge of Tyson's safety policies and practices and provides a safe working environment through training and communication.    
• Assists in determining the proper arrangement of Line Workers for production.    
• Responsible for performing required exercises at the beginning of shifts and after breaks.    
• Responsible for backing up Machine Operators, Technical Operators, and Line Workers.    
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel, to determine equipment set-up and operations.    
• Works with the Quality Department to understand, recognize, and rectify quality issues.    
• All leads will be required to maintain 3 points or fewer as part of the position requirements. If a Lead reaches 4 points, they will no longer meet the requirements of the role and will be demoted accordingly. 
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in manufacturing facility. Military or high - speed meat processing facility expeince perfered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.  




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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