Line Leader - Operations

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members
• Conducts pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Leaders
• Responsible for leading Team Leaders in addition to production crew on one or more production lines
• Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly
• Checks throughout shift to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are being met
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and following up on regular inspections
• Utilizes the OMS system to help achieve production targets
• Follows and enforces all GMP’s and Safety Procedures as outlined by FGF
• Trains and develops Team Members to ensure they can coordinate the line/area
• Provides input on staffing levels and participates in sourcing and interviewing candidates
• Ensures Cerebro (OEE Tracking Tool) is accurately working
• Provides a fostering team environment by clearly defining and communicating to production Team Members their impact on individual and team performance
• Hires, trains, develops and evaluates staff timely and effectively
• Prepares thorough and objective Team Member Performance Review
• Provides informal feedback on a regular basis
• Demonstrate Leadership that promotes Team Member Engagement through enhanced communication and trust between team member and leader
• Acts as a backup to Shift Leader when necessary

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to manage difficult people
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed
• Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.S.H.A is required
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Qualifications

• BA degree OR 1 year + of hands-on, leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing, but open to other industries
• Experience developing people and teams