Production Team Lead II - Swing Shift

The HVP Team Lead for the Synergy Flavors Chicago location is a hands-on position responsible for providing direction of all activities and job assignments for the HVP shift as well as fill in and/or assist operators with daily production tasks associated with the HVP packaging, spray drying, and liquid manufacturing, including operating, monitoring, and performing quality checks in all stages of the process

Responsibilities

• Member of the HVP plant management team
• Leads the shift by communicating to Operators the daily goals and objectives and provides instructions to the Operators on order of importance regarding their daily tasks and assignments
• Learn all HVP roles to have a general working knowledge of all HVP Operator jobs and guide in troubleshooting process
• Acting HVP Operator on one of the 4 positions (i.e., runs the Dryer/Liquid or Utility Position throughout the shift) as needed
• Monitors employee Labor schedules and holds overtime as needed to cover open shifts
• Re-arranges labor on the shift as needed to meet the business goals
• Communicates to Management any Employee issues and makes recommendations as to Coaching/Counseling and or Progressive Discipline
• Communicates via Daily Shift Report, to management, the results of the shift and status of the production process and any outstanding issues
• Communicates to Maintenance any production issues and complete work orders using online tool as necessary
• Communicates to Management any outstanding concerns (unannounced visitors, building issues, disasters, etc.)
• Will serve as Leader of the shift for all HVP operators 

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and/or 3-5 years of Plant/Operations/HVP experience
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to read and follow instructions; multitask in a safe manner; troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues.
• Knowledge of safe chemical operation and handling
• Ability to understand and operate equipment under pressure
• Understanding and knowledge of flow measuring units
• Ability to work as part of team as well as lead a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills