Production Lead - Retail

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

What Mill Haven offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Production Lead on 1st Shift in New Lisbon, WI.

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday 5:45 AM - 4:15 PM

The Production Lead plays a crucial role in the production process by supporting the supervisor and performing various operator tasks. This includes shift coverage during employee breaks, vacations, and assistance in training other operators. The position requires coordination with the supervisor and ensuring smooth operation of the production line.

Job Duties:

• Assist on training new employees and cross-training tasks, as needed.
• Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet.
• Place scoops in cans/jars/buckets and place lids on cans/jars/buckets.
• Stack bags/cans of product as it comes off the various production lines.
• Seal bags/cans of product as it comes off the various production lines.
• Bag product as it comes off the various production lines. 
• Dump bags of product into appropriate equipment on the various production lines.   
• Sample product on various production lines as required.
• Be designated Line Leader during Line Leader absences.
• Operate forklift, if forklift-operating requirements met.    
• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure all documentation requirements met on various production lines and complete CCP and all inspection documentation.   
• Operate boxing machine.    
• Palletize product as it comes off the various production lines.    
• Perform all CIP's, Master Sanitation items, and titrations to insure a high standard of sanitation.
• Immediately report any equipment/production issues to Production Supervisor and communicate any variances in make plans.
• Proactively promote and foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Lead by example to inspire a culture of mutual respect, continuous improvement, and open communication.
• Use proper personal protective equipment at all times.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in food plant manufacturing preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or expe