Production Foreman

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Production Foreman
Job Description

The Production Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers involved in the manufacturing and packaging of ice cream products. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, safe, and meet quality standards. The Production Foreman will lead a team to achieve daily production goals, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety protocols, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the production line, ensuring that production schedules are met.
• Monitor the performance of production workers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure optimal efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to implement production plans and adjustments as needed.
• Understand the basic flow of ice cream production from receiving, mix formulation, production, storage, and distribution.
• Review and retrieve dry goods from the warehouse and place in an orderly fashion for the night runs.
• Review recipes with the batch operator and figure out slurry numbers for the night’s mixes.
• Work on weekly task sheets each night when not dumping.
• Responsible for washing the tanks and machines when batching is complete.
• Operate with safety, quality, and teamwork in mind throughout the shift. Follow all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; use all required safety equipment. Maintain quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of products and processes to identify and address any issues.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and supervise production staff, fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Conduct safety audits and training sessions for production staff.
• Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations related to food production and worker safety.
• Monitor the condition of production equipment and coordinate regular maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and work with the maintenance team to resolve them quickly.
• Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Monitor the use of raw materials and packaging supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to manage inventory and minimize waste.
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food production and understanding of production flow from receiving to distribution.
• Proficiency in mix formulation and bulk ingredient receiving.
• Knowledge and application of HACCP/HARPC plans.
• Ability to operate with safety, quality, and teamwork in mind.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to conduct safety audits and training sessions.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Consistent Overtime Pay - 1.5x overtime after 40 hours each week. 100% Paid Health Insurance for the employee – No Deductions – Small contributions for adding family members. Generous Year-End 7.5% Christmas Bonus Program – Average 2021 Bonus = $4,200 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time. 401K Savings Plan with Company Match. 100% In-Office Position.

Work Environment

Food production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, Pennsylvania.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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