RTE Lead

E.A. Sween Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality products, committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. We value diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The RTE Lead is a critical role in our production team, responsible for ensuring that employees adhere to standard work procedures to produce high-quality products while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. This position plays an active role in our Lean initiatives and requires a self-motivated, quality-conscious professional who can lead by example.

• Leadership
  • Lead the production team by promoting a positive work environment and creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
  • Assist in creating and evaluating an effective orientation process for new employees.
  • Manage the orientation and on-the-job training of all employees in specific work areas, including standard work, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Complete and submit employee performance evaluations and merit increases for employees on the team.
  • Set a good example by maintaining a good attendance record and promoting the importance of following the Production Attendance Points Policy.
  • Ensure all employees are treated fairly and with respect in a safe, clean, and positive work environment.
• Food Safety and Quality
  • Responsible for food safety and quality, following and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all company policies and procedures.
  • Promote food safety with all employees and immediately report any food safety concerns to the production manager.
• Safety and Health
  • Perform job responsibilities in a safe manner, promoting safety with all employees and immediately reporting any safety concerns to the production manager.
  • Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Company Quarterly Safety Training sessions for complying with both OSHA regulations and company policy.
  • Achieve zero safety incidents for team members.
• Production
  • Validate that all team members are following standard work 100% of the time, coaching team members to higher performance levels.
  • Work with the Line Controllers to ensure accurate completion of downtime reports and raw material production reports for each work order using Redzone software.
  • Ensure proper employee rotation schedule for each work order.
  • Coach, discipline, and document work performance and/or policy violations with guidance from the Production Supervisor.
  • Communicate daily with the Production Supervisor and production manager regarding any issues or concerns.
  • Fills in on the production line on an as-needed basis.
  • Work with the production management team on updating position descriptions and standard work.
  • Properly cross-trained in all positions or areas.
  • Meet or exceed 100% fill rates.
• Cost (Continuous Improvement)
  • Contribute to Lean activities, suggesting additional types of employee training as it relates to process improvement/lean.
  • Work together with production employees, quality assistant, production supervisor, and maintenance techs to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible.
  • Achieve 25% waste reductions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years previous food experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime

• Previous machine operator experience
• Previous experience conducting performance reviews

• Must be willing to spend 95% of time on the production floor
• Must be able to be on feet majority of the work day
• Must be able to work in cool conditions, 32 to 45 degrees F.
• Must be able to keep up with manufacturing speeds on production lines
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be cross-trained on positions in all areas of production