Ingredient Control - Lead

About the Role

Through the Ingredient Control Manager and Supervisor, this position oversees all Ingredient Control pre-weigh processes during their shift. This role is responsible for leading kit assembly for the production plant, including pre-weigh ingredients, tracking inventory, and following detailed instructions. Additionally, this position acts as the liaison between the company and customer.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the company and customer while maintaining confidentiality agreements.
• Monitor activities in the area of responsibility at all times during the shift.
• Train, lead, and communicate effectively with all co-workers.
• Work to minimize changeover time.
• Ensure every detail and specification of each product is met.
• Ensure co-workers follow recipes and directions precisely.
• Oversee kitting, preparation for kitting, movement to storage, and all associated record keeping.
• Ensure FEFO (First Expired First Out) is followed for all ingredient consumption.
• Evaluate and suggest continuous improvement for processes in the area of responsibility.
• Learn and apply new processes and procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operates at peak efficiency.
• Pre-weigh ingredients following customer-specific recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Assist in conducting physical counts on customer-owned inventories.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality production and food safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and procedures in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a production environment.
• Forklift certification.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employees will experience varying physical demands, including:

• Standing for extended periods and walking on occasionally slippery floors.
• Handling equipment or materials.
• Temperature fluctuations based on outside weather conditions (heat and cold).
• Loud work environment requiring hearing protection (ear plugs).
• Mandatory use of hairnets and no jewelry on the production floor.
• Exposure to alcohol as an ingredient in products.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Vision requirements: distance, close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, hear, use hands to finger, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to elevated platforms, confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, and high-pressure steam.
• Frequently exposed to working near mechanical parts and vibration.

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift: 12-hour shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
• 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month).

Pay

• $23.00 - $24.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional $2.00 night shift differential, if applicable.
• $750 night shift bonus.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA, and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family (coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment).
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match (begins the 1st of the month following 6 months of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free uniforms.
• Referral bonuses.