2nd Shift Production Team Lead

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

About The Position

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Production Team Leader Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO. Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason. ---------------------------------------- ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The primary purpose of this position is to lead production line team members, perform Production Team Leader duties, and provide support to the department supervisor.

Requirements

Processing Team Leader/Processor
ERP scheduling module basic
Team leading certificate.
Team Leading, Coaching, Production Planning and Scheduling, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Problem Solving/Analysis, Results Driven, Communication Proficiency, Time Management.
Experienced with the ability to meet production schedules.
Ability to understand the processes and to run all available equipment in Production department.
Ability to develop strong production teams, maintain employee retention and safety, and maintain equipment and cleanliness of work areas.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with a diverse group of staff, co-workers, and all those involved with production process.
Experienced in being responsible for the company facilities, equipment or other material assets.
Must be team-oriented and able to work well in a team setting yet be able to work independently as needed.
Able to handle repetitious and routine work, detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment.
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous 2-3 years of Team Leading experience in a food production environment (preferred)
Food Safety Systems
Familiar with ERP software
Team leader/supervisor training
Behavior based safety.
Communication
Reasonable suspicious
OSHA 10 hrs.
Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat and humidity.
Exposure to elevated noise levels which occurs below OSHA thresholds.
Infrequent exposure to machine sanitation solutions and detergents.
Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].
Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs].
Requires infrequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
Requires prolonged sitting or standing throughout the work-shift.
Requires frequent use of both hands for typing.
Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Responsibilities

Responsible for upholding company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), record keeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling.
Leads production filling lines employees, maintains staff by training and providing development of employees; shares detailed reports about team performance, tracks attendance, and assists department supervisor with hiring processes.
Communicates job expectations; monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Resolves personnel problems by answering team member questions, helps with team member problems; investigating issues; identifying solutions; and recommending action.
Support department supervisor and perform leadership duties when the supervisor is absent or out of office.
Promote healthy communication between workers and management.
Prepare work schedules and shift job orders by utilizing ERP software, distributing personnel work assignments; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; and reporting results.
Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; inventory control; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and encouraging a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Maintains quality and safety by enforcing organization standards.
Ensures operation of equipment, which includes pumps, filling lines, filters and calling for repairs.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Requires infrequent use of electric pallet jacks.
Performs other duties as assigned.