Team Leader Blending - Nights - Woodrow

About the role

Performs activities related to the blending department. Provides direction and assistance with blending and seasoning activities to ensure safe and efficient preparation of raw meat product for processing, and sanitation of the Blending and Seasoning rooms in compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Location: 590 Woodrow Street, Denmark, WI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the set up and operation of the blending room equipment and processes to meet the blending schedule.
• Adjust the Blender Operator work schedules as exceptions arise to ensure production needs are met; works with Shift Facilitators to ensure adequate helper coverage is available as needed.
• Review and monitor all paperwork generated and completed by Blending Operators, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc.
• Create LPNs for meat received.
• Plan and schedule regrind usage from Case Pack, controlling inventory and ensuring regrind quantities are within the specifications identified within the operational parameters by product.
• Oversee blending production; monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency for stuffing, and assist with weighing spices and performing blending operator duties as needed.
• Complete the daily production report, tracking and reporting staffing, down time and blends completed.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures; ensure they accurately represent the process in place and are being followed.
• Monitor the production process flow and make suggestions for throughput improvements; complete continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Participate in test product planning meetings prior to and after the test runs.
• Communicate major production issues and concerns to the Plant Manager; relay concerns with regard to equipment performance, product quality, safety and food safety in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Assist with and ensure sanitation duties are completed as required, and perform more extensive sanitation tasks as assigned on Master Sanitation days.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Blending Operator helpful.
• Strong computer proficiency; exposure to MAS500 preferred.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing conditions.
• Strong math skills; ability to calculate percentages and fractions for recipe quantities.
• Effective interpersonal communication; strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Physical demands: frequently stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; repetitive motions; regularly lift up to 50 lbs and carry upstairs; specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, depth perception.
• Work environment: temperatures 35°F to 100°F; blending area wet and slippery; loud noise; required PPE: frocks, hairnets, composite-toed slip-resistant footwear, hearing protection; gloves, goggles, face shield, dust mask, rain suits, rubber boots as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunity to grow within a values-driven, team-focused environment

Schedule

Hours: 6pm - 6am; 2-2-3 schedule.