Production Lead

2 weeks ago


Manteno, Illinois, United States Urban Farmer Foods Full time

Job Summary:

The Production Lead - Bakery Floor is a key role in supporting the operation of the assigned area at Urban Farmer Foods. This position is responsible for training personnel, assigning stations, and supporting the production process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all safety protocols, OSHA requirements, and company policies are followed.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all products meet food safety standards.
  • Record production reports accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that quality specifications are met and maintained.
  • Coordinate employee breaks and ensure that all floor-wide areas and lines are operating at maximum capacity.
  • Support troubleshooting of operator-level equipment issues on the production floor.
  • Communicate with supervisors, managers, and other departments regarding machinery, food, and safety issues.
  • Conduct training sessions for newly hired employees.
  • Ensure that all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed.
  • Direct staff on assigned lines for line tasks and rotations.
  • Ensure that production data is tracked and shared on production boards.
  • Verify that all production lines in the assigned area have and are using the correct materials and recipes.
  • Validate quantity in and out with the warehouse team for all assigned production areas.
  • Ensure that all staff are compliant with GMPs, food safety, and plant safety rules while in the processing facility.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualification Requirements:

The incumbent must have experience working as a production worker with food products. The individual must be able to multitask, communicate effectively with coworkers, provide work instructions in a constructive manner, and write simple work orders or reports. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. This position requires basic math and computer skills to report production data.

This position must be trained in GMPs and company food safety programs.

Physical Demands:

  • Must wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
  • Work in and out of variable temperatures, including coolers and ovens.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • At least 8 hours on feet standing or walking to the workstation.
  • Ability to climb ladders, stoop, bend, and reach to maneuver around equipment.

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment with variable temperatures and loud noises from machinery and equipment alarms. The incumbent will be exposed to loud noises and alarms from equipment and machinery. Some tasks may require additional safety measures to ensure the safe completion of the task.



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