Job Type: Full time
Employee Type:Full timeLocation:KY PrincetonJob Type:Production OperationsJob Posting Title:G - Production LeadJob Description:Essential Functions/Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to communicate with other shifts and prepare the daily production summary paperwork, this position requires early start and late end times to complete required paperwork. Review run list to coordinate changeovers and be able to perform all quality assurance checks and related paperwork. Operate equipment and all associated controls and make needed adjustments. Perform basic mechanical skills.  Perform changeovers and troubleshoot the line without assistance. Must be able to train/assist other team members on process/machinery as necessary. Quickly respond to and remain at trouble spots on the line until resolved.  Must communicate effectively with the Production Scheduler to ensure daily staffing requirements are met. Must be able to palletize, complete re-work, and empty totes, as necessary. Must assist in coordination and facilitation of team meetings. Must possess a basic understanding of math and computers. Understand, observe and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy. Maintain clean work environment and prepare work area for following shift personnel. Immediately notify maintenance, line manager, and/or team leader of any repairs or adjustments required. Possess thorough understanding of all company policies, including GMPs and safety policies. Communicate effectively with other departments, managers, and other employees. Immediately notify maintenance, line operations or supervision of any repairs or adjustments required. If necessary to use powered industrial equipment, the employee must obtain certification to do so immediately. The employee may have to arrive earlier/later than normal when start-ups or changeovers to different products occur.  Check schedule regularly.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, holding, gripping, reaching, pulling, stooping, extensive bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, extensive wrist movements, and climbing all day. Work can be performed in extreme heat and cold environments. Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and handle product appropriately. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing 50 pounds above shoulder level. The employee must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language. The employee must work safely at all times and follow all OSHA (safety) guidelines.Food Quality, Safety and Security:    The employee initiates action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to food safety and the quality of the product, processes, quality or safety system.  The employee stops production, if necessary, to correct food safety issues, quality issues, or safety problems.  The employee identifies and records any problems relating to food safety, quality of the product, processes, quality system or safety system.  The employee controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of food safety or quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.  The employee informs line supervisor, production manager, QA manager, or other management personnel of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.Competencies:Technical Capacity. Ethical Conduct. Communication Proficiency. Results Driven. Initiative.Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  This is a full­-time position, with rotating days off lasting a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours in most circumstances.  The employee must be able to work overtime when required.Travel:  No travel is expected for this position.Required Education and Experience:   High school diploma/GED is required.Preferred Education and Experience:   Two+ years of manufacturing experience is preferred.Additional Eligibility Qualifications: NoneOther Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.                                                                                                                                                                                                            TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1