Job Purpose

Execute production schedules at rated throughput to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule in all production areas as a process owner, including minimizing downtime and seamless shift turnover

• Ensure timely and accurate production of product to maintain processing standards across multiple lines without assistance

• Manage all process/operational checks

• Train, coach, and mentor Operator II personnel to meet or exceed established performance metrics in all production areas

• Manage the finished product and traceability system in production areas

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance

• Properly handle ingredients used in production as needed, including staging, measuring, and mixing

• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards

• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area

• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities

• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings

• Assist in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production, oven, and/or packing areas

• Utilize the performance measurement system for direction in areas of employee safety, food safety, quality, cost, and productivity

• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies

• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program

• Participate in mandatory training program requirements

• Serve as backup for all Operators in all production areas

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• In-depth knowledge of production procedures

• 3+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired

• Advanced machine operator experience

• Advanced HMI experience desired

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, create, document, and manage system processes

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership

• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change

• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask

• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision

• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need