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Production Line LeaderThe Production Line Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of employees to ensure compliance with the highest standards of safety, food safety and quality throughout the plant. The Line Leader shall be engaged in continuous improvement in order to drive increases in line efficiencies and units per man hour while decreasing waste in plant operations. Responsible to coordinate all employees of the packaging line receive on going training in safety, quality and food safety. Responsible to insure that all employees assigned to line and all activities of the line complies with all AIB standards for GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC on a continual basis. Facilitate and ensure full implementation of corrective actions.Job Requirements:Assign all employees to workstations.Coach, counsel and train packaging line personnel in daily operations.Facilitate cross-training packaging line personnel in daily operations.Oversee and coordinate all operation activities within the assigned packaging line to ensure compliance with food safety standards, SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC. This includes training for line employees in each of these key areas to enforce a culture of food safety.Support all GMP, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC related programs, policies and procedures including internal plant audits, monthly meetings and documentation of results.Participate to the extent required in all food safety audits w/AIB, RIDOH and FDA and insure compliance w/all regulations.Oversee and coordinate all operations activities within the packaging line including sorting, bagger operator, tray loader. Floor runner and packaging line workers.Oversee all proofer and oven operations on the designated line or lines of responsibility.Oversee and coordinate activities through change over to ensure product quality and reduce change over time.Monitor sorter set up and quality inspection.Monitor bagger operation, kwik locks and metal detection.Monitor tray packing.Monitor trailer logs to ensure accurate information is being inputted.Maintain proper documentation.Report any conditions that require adjustments to the process or machinery to the Shift ManagerCoordinate activities with production line leader so that product produced and packed on a line meet quality standards.Actively participate in plant meetings with other line leaders and shift managers to evaluate and discuss plant performance and measure against clearly defined goalsConduct weekly line meetings using agenda provided by shift managerConduct daily shift huddles (safety topic, schedule, plan for the day)Maintain strict adherence to weights programs and documentation.Prepare reports and documentation to inform management of line performanceRegularly inspects all equipment and coordinates with maintenance and shift manager for necessary repairsLooks for operational changes (product, equipment, job functions, materials, etc.) to improve company KPIPerforms other related duties as assignedJob Qualifications:Good verbal and written communication skills, fluency in Spanish preferredExcellent organizational and time management skills plus attention to detailMinimum of 2-5 years experience in the food industry.Demonstrable understanding of processingDemonstrable understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPsExperience with GMP, BRC or SQF audits, AIB preferred.Proficient in MS Office Suite and related software to complete reports and logsLead by example – promotes safety, quality, food safety culture.Physical Requirements:Bend to grasp objects and ability to climb laddersBend and lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted or 100 pounds with assistanceWork in very hot temperatures (>90 degrees F) seasonallyMust be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings and holidaysAbility to work in a noisy environment while being exposed to wheat flour and gluten.Working Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Some Tuesdays. 2:00 pm - 11:00pm.
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lincoln, RI, 02865, US
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