Production Crew Lead 2nd Shift

About the role

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. We’re looking for a Production Crew Lead to join our team in Richfield, WI, working on the 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols
• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line
• Set-up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Locking and tagging out equipment during set-up, troubleshooting, or if adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery
• Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA
• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
• Support the production line by stepping in to assist the production line on an as-needed basis due to absences or breaks
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams
• Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week
• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training
• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production
• Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, 2+ years of experience operating machinery, and 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting. Experience working with ERP systems, food or pet food manufacturing facilities, PLC interfaces, and Lock Out/Tag Out certification are also preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, with 100% of premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans
• Opportunities to make a positive impact on communities worldwide through charity sponsorships
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits
• 401k matching up to 3.5% of contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts
• Company events, like team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance