Production Team Lead- Finishing Department

Position Purpose

The person who occupies this position is responsible for assisting the department manager in the operations of the Finishing department.

Job Functions

• Delegate work and schedule employees on Finishing machines.
• Communicate with suppliers to order materials.
• Work with the maintenance department to help repair machines.
• Fill in for department manager in his absence.
• Prepare daily work schedule (what jobs to run, what jobs need to be finished).
• Attend production and hot-list meetings to determine what jobs to run and discuss any production problems that may relate to Continuous Operation, 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Finishing department.
• Must have good technical knowledge of Finishing machines to help trouble-shoot problems and support other operators with make-ready problems.
• Able to communicate with employees and plant management.

Job Specifications

• Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
  • Position may require 8-12 hours of standing and working on Finishing machines. Walking in the department and throughout the plant.
• Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
  • Working with Finishing machines and finished cartons. Ability to lift 40 lbs. without strain.
• Extremes of heat or cold (depending on season), noise (from forklift and production machinery).
• Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:
  • Finishing machines.
• Must speak, read and write in English.
• Extensive knowledge of Finishing machines and their operation.
• Must be flexible: Able to work other shifts, overtime and Saturdays when needed.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for All Employees

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year