Label Line Team Lead

Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. 

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual Pay Increases
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Health and Wellness Program
• Community Involvement
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

LABELING

• Responsible for safe, quality operation of labeling process
• Monitor labeling schedules and requirements for quality, quantity and safety
• Fulfill all labeling requirement for Pemberville South based on work orders
• Work with Shipping, Pemberville Plant Manager and Quality Assurance to ensure good communications, accuracy, and high-quality final packaging
• Effectively train all positions on the label line

MAINTENANCE

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot all aspects of labeling equipment for Pemberville South
• Perform and/or schedule preventive maintenance on label line equipment for Pemberville South.  Documentation of preventive and unscheduled maintenance per maintenance program.  
• Communicate equipment or facility issues that may affect safety or production to Pemberville Plant Manager and quality issues to Quality Assurance Manager as appropriate
• Work with Pemberville Plant Manager to schedule labeling equipment repair 
• Manage/Coordinate waste, labels, stretch film, etc. 

COMPLIANCE

• Responsible for compliance with established standards and procedures involving safety, sanitation, GMP’s, housekeeping, SQF and other facility programs
• Responsible to ensure finished product meets specification standards in accordance with FDA, USDA, GMP’s, HACCP, SQF and any other applicable Government or Company procedure or regulation
• Follow proper procedure and ensure they are being followed by others for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety and sanitation
• Conduct quarterly X-ray equipment inspections and document findings. 
• Maintain accurate records by updating Limble CMMS with inspection and maintenance data
• Oversee and verify completion of cleaning procedures, ensuring all related documentation is properly filed. 
• Lead and coordinate changeover processes to ensure efficiency, safety, food safety  and compliance with operational standards. 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Lead , coordinate and implement opportunities for improvement as it relates to the facility, Company or product
• Drive continuous improvement by fostering a mindset of the same any relaying new ideas created by you and/or your direct reports that can have a positive impact on facility and/or Company goals and objectives.  
• Participate in writing, updating, training and compliance with SOP’s and/or safety procedures and policies as necessary
• Recommend possible improvements to labeling methods, equipment performance and/or quality of product

LEADERSHIP OF EMPLOYEES 

• Report employee related issues to Warehouse Supervisor
• Ensure that all direct reports have proper tools, training, and motivation to work productively both as part of a team and individually.  Functionally cross train employees to cover absences.  
• Communicate any necessary information to your direct reports and peers through formal and informal means of communication in an effective and timely manner.
• Work with Warehouse supervisor on any employee productivity issues
• Train and instruct employees regarding standards and processes. Oversee the instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies of direct reports.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS 

• Commitment to our purpose and core values
• Leads by example through understanding and daily practice of the core values of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms.  Our leaders possess the characteristics of quality, innovation, resourcefulness, credibility, stewardship, growth and family.  
• Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
• Demonstrates consistent punctual