Leader Production I

About the company

Kemin is a global manufacturer of ingredients dedicated to using applied science to improve quality of life. For over half a century, we have provided product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries, serving 80% of the world’s population. Founded in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with over 2,800 employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor workflow within the production area.
• Lead and manage teams in respective areas of responsibility.
• Execute all tasks related to manufacturing processes.
• Ensure manufacturing compliance with Kemin’s standards, including SOPs, GMPs, ISO, and other operational procedures.
• Make routine decisions about production flow with guidance from the Production Supervisor.
• Support and reinforce training on work practices, safety, and proper use of PPE for all production employees.
• Monitor all stages of the production process to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Define processing variables and observe control points and equipment.
• Monitor personnel and resources to ensure optimal performance.
• Facilitate corrections for malfunctions in control points and processes.
• Maintain safety and quality standards by enforcing organizational policies.
• Keep the work environment clean and safe through education and guidance on control points, safety equipment, and resource use.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain working relationships with all departments to drive continuous plant improvements.
• Contribute to team efforts to achieve related results as needed.
• Communicate and reinforce organizational policies across the team.
• Conduct periodic meetings with the team to provide feedback on results and discuss action plans.
• Resolve basic issues related to equipment, processes, and maintenance.
• Substitute for the Production Supervisor during absences or vacations.
• Report to the Production Supervisor on cleaning and sanitation programs as part of the company’s quality efforts to maintain a high-performance manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma completed.
• Desirable: ongoing or completed higher education in Production, Administration, or Logistics.
• Postgraduate degree in Quality, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Processes, Maintenance, or related fields is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Spanish and English; advanced level is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with quality programs such as GMP and 5S.
• Ability to read and follow process flowcharts and SOPs.
• Experience operating equipment and forklifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Integrity, flexibility, creativity, organization, and discipline.