Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America 2nd Shift Production Lead in New Britain, Connecticut
Position : 2nd Shift Production Lead
Location : New Britain, Connecticut
Requisition ID: : 27634
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