PRODUCTION LEAD

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title:Value Added Team LeadDepartment:ProductionLocation:Greeley, CO Value Added PlantSalary Class:Non-ExemptPurpose & Scope:Our company is in search of a Value Added Team Lead. This position requires the ability to attain production and quality goals for customer specifications while ensuring the safest working environment possible. The person in this position is responsible for owning various functions of the business and creating an engaged and team-oriented workforce in order to improve business results. The individual will identify problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolve issues; support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, yields, cost, and customer service.Principle Responsibilities:

Be able to direct the workforce.

Excellent meat cutting skills

Good Knife Sharpening skills

Knowledge of various cuts/styles of protein products

Insure package integrity including but not limited to (leaker control, temperature regulation, and weight checks.)

Perform pre-operational inspections on equipment so production can begin.

Oversee all downtime reports for designated areas and troubleshoot.

Maintain product counts for each production run.

Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency, motivation and productivity

Anticipate and determine causes of delays in operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules

Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production

Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost and employee retention

Qualifications:

Good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to lead a group and be a part of the group

Manage individual employee objectives as well as team performance and building a team approach to problem solving

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills

Requirements:Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency requiredExperience: Minimum 2-3 years in a food manufacturing plant or similarWorking Conditions:

Cold and fast paced environment

Heavy lifting

Sharp equipment

Manufacturing setting

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Schedule M-F and weekends when needed

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled