Oatmeal Lead - Production Monday-Thursday (Nights)

Reporting to the Oatmeal Supervisor, the Oatmeal Production Shift Lead assists with planning, scheduling, coordination, and supervision of production and packaging on a shift. The Lead will work with customers, both internal and external, and provide assistance on the floor wherever needed as a working part of the team.

Monday-Thursday 6:00PM-6:30AM (sometimes Fridays)

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with supervising and coordinating production on shift to execute NP’s core operating processes, including the GMP’s, SOP’s, supply management, TQM and LEAN, to ensure quality product, best value for customers, and efficiencies and cost structures that optimize profitability.
•  In the absence of the production supervisor, ensures efficient production continues as master schedule dictates.
• Assisting to review and discuss the production board, ensuring production for a shift is on schedule and within budget and making changes as needed to attain production goals.
• Working with the Production Supervisor to coordinate preventative maintenance to optimize performance of equipment and facilities.
• Ensuring that lean practices are being incorporated and continuously used to maximize efficiencies.
• Working with the supervisor to monitor the quality of product.
• Coaching and mentoring production crew members and assisting with performance management.
• Conducting safety walk through and first aid training.
• Checking all CPCs of processes and finished goods.
• Conducting audits at mid-shift, end-of shift and as needed.
• Recording relevant data on computer as needed.
• Completing special projects as assigned by manager.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of production experience required; food processing preferred
• Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong mathematical and computer skills required; must be detail-oriented
• Experience using man lifts and boom trucks required; sit-down forklift is desirable
• Proven team-focused attitude; experience with LEAN processing & teams desirable
• Strong safety awareness; basic understanding of OSHA as it relates to manufacturing
• Proven troubleshooting and multitasking abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively in a change environment.
• Comfortable with a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to learn people management and ability to learn skills to deal with employee development and conflict resolution.
• The ability to communicate and understand verbal directions effectively and efficiently in English, both verbal and written

Education:

• High school diploma

Wage: $28.94/Hour + $1.50/hr shift differential between 6PM - 6:00AM

Benefits and Perks:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus!
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental insurance plans, including employer paid options – 3 plans to choose from
• Complimentary Life and Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Get Fit reimbursement program towards fitness/wellness, (up to $300/yr)
• Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance 
• Employee Discount on Nature's Path Products
• 401(k) Savings and with the company match of up to 4%
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Maternal Salary Continuance
• Monthly attendance incentive - $80
• Night Shift Differential - $1.50/hour
• Green my Ride program - $20 Gift Card for car pooling
• Clean Energy Vehicle Program - $1000/ every 5 years
• Team Member Referral Bonus - $1000
• Safety Shoes Reimbursement - $115/year

Candidate Screening & Interview Process

All applicants who meet the qualifications for this position are encouraged to apply. Upon submission of your application, you may be invited to participate in a preliminary telephone or virtual interview with a member of our People & Culture team. Successful candidates will proceed to in-person interviews with the Hiring Manager(s) and a member of People & Culture.

Other requirements:

• Willingness to complete an online assessment test.
• Willingness to complete a panel drug screening and background check upon hire.
• Must be at 18 years old or older at the time of hire.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment whe