Manufacturing Team Lead, 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Team Lead – 3rd Shift

  

Glanbia  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!

   

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Team Lead – 3rd Shift is responsible for overseeing and supervising the preparation, production, packaging and shipment of blend material. This position will report to the Production Manager.  

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the preparation, blending, inspection and packaging of material according to customer’s specifications and company standards and policies.
• Conduct daily pre-shift communication meetings with all Manufacturing Technicians.
• Assign correct personnel to process orders in the Blending, Inspection, Re-packaging and Warehouse areas.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout the day to ensure that the product being processed is free of foreign material and is within specifications expected from our vendors.
• Ensure that manufacturing cells and processing equipment are properly cleaned and properly utilized at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring that all processing equipment, (including labels, ties, plastic bags, scoops and boxes etc) needed for that particular product (cell) is setup and operational before processing begins.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are following all company safety procedures, especially proper lifting techniques, forklift operation, utilization of safety devises and are wearing all personal protective clothing/equipment (protective masks, gloves, goggles, ear protection and coats) while in the manufacturing area.
• Food safety responsibilities include following designated, receiving, storing, shipping, and allergen control procedures.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Cross train processing personnel to effectively establish flexibility throughout the manufacturing area.
• Responsible for ensuring that all production reports, equipment records and inspection reports are filled out properly.
• Responsible for reporting any work-related injuries or equipment failures immediately to upper manager.
• Conduct annual evaluation reviews of all manufacturing/warehouse employees.
• Monitor employee’s attendance.
• Counsel, Coach and/or discipline employee personnel as needed.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as directed by production manager.
• Provide direction and supervision to manufacturing staff as they work. Includes weekly timecard approval, assigning production duties, annual review and identifying the best people for the job.
• Possess the ability to read and understand the information on our (DQS) computer system.

• Familiarity with computers to the point of being able to navigate through the computer system.

 

 The Skills You Will Bring To The Team

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience
• Prior experience leading and training employees
• Mechanical aptitude and insight with equipment troubleshooting
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of all aspects of production including documentation, weigh up and DQS system.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form, including allergen products.
• Clear command of the English language, both verbal and in writing
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

  

Where And How You Will Work