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As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world\'s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Lead effectively and efficiently oversees and gives guidance within a complete production area and performs tasks to prepare food production runs following established safety, quality, and production standards for drying, freezing, dry processing, wet processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, re-boxing and packaging. The processes and tasks include disassembling, assembling, sanitizing, transporting, loading, unloading, and setting-up materials, supplies and equipment as well as assisting in the tending of various machines used throughout the production process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, direct, and motivate a team in a work area. Set work plans and prepare for each shift. Fill in for the supervisor as needed.

Support the employees through constructive coaching and positive leadership. Communicate professionally to ensure all tasks are completed correctly and on time.

Handle or report issues with safety, quality, operational procedures, or personnel. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Direct employees and handle problems effectively.

Verify compliance to all procedures in a work area. Correct issues using verbal and written communication. Set standards and maintain them. Report issues with employee performance.

Arrive on time to work and when returning from breaks. Maintain an excellent attendance record. Plan for effective shift-to-shift communication. Prepare ahead to ensure items are ready for the next shift. Take ownership over production demands and stay over to meet production goals.

Verify attendance standards are maintained by staff members. Work with supervisor to address attendance issues.

Ensure quick start-ups ad efficiency during production time. Prepare for each shift and ensure everything is ready. Verify that the production schedule is followed, and all customer requests are met.

Respond to management instructions, make excellent decisions, and verify all tasks are completed on time. Remain actively involved in learning.

Liaison with other departments frequently to make decisions regarding equipment operation that may improve efficiency, quality, or safety.

Ensure all training has taken place for new staff members. Assist with and provide feedback for written reviews and development. Keep others up to date on new procedures.

Take ownership over equipment set-up and operation in a work area. Is an expert at operation of the equipment. Verify equipment readiness shift-to-shift.

Train a team to follow all General Manufacturing Procedures (GMP\'s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP\'s) while working. This includes wearing masks, safety glasses, protective equipment, ear plugs, etc. Remind co-workers of these expectations.

Actively identify and correct issues with product quality or handling. Work with the safety and quality departments to verify all staff members complete required training.

Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) checks and verifications during production processes. Ensure all checks are done properly.

Follow all safety procedures and verify the work area is always safe. Work with safety and quality to ensure the staff is available to complete required trainings.

Report all safety issues using a computer program and participate in safety audits.

Know t e required Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Participate in all LOTO procedures in a work area. Understand LOTO procedures throughout the plant. Verify others in a work area follow all LOTO procedures. Immediately stop any improper LOTO procedures.

Lead and participate in extensive cleaning and sanitation procedures including documentation. Participate in internal audits to identify issues.

Responsible for completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning tasks according to a schedule. Coordinate with other departments to ensure tasks can be completed on time.

Assist with and participate in team meetings and shift change meetings.

Able and available to work overtime as required in order to meet production goals.

Additional Sanitation Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and lead the shift sanitation process from start to finish.

Oversee and lead the detailed cleaning of the manufacturing and processing equipment ensuring that it is properly cleaned and sanitized according to facility cleaning standards.

Ensure and verify that the equipment is cleaned and sanitized following all plant SSOPs, GMPs and plant safety rules so that it is ready for processing.

Performs other duties as assigned.