JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions * Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor * Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employees * Perform all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment) * Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant production positions, with little or no notice at times ; department to be determined by plant needs within the scheduled shift (as possible) * Understand and support safety as the priority * Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications * Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters * Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations * Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager * Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information * Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers * Handle difficult situations diplomatically * Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities * Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes * The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent * 4+ years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes * Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment An Equal Opportunity Employer
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