LEW Group Leader Protein 12 hour PM

General Summary:

• At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role - Whey - Protein Group Leader 12 Hour PM Rate is $34.20  (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies). The Group Leader is responsible for overseeing and directing the crew and equipment operations in the Whey Department. 

Job Description:

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Responsible for the safe performance of operators’ responsibilities in accordance with applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs HTST and UF’s duties maintaining, adjusting, and controlling the equipment to achieve the proper end targets (pH, temperature, and time).
• Perform Protein Dryer Operator duties maintaining daily log, write work orders, and ensure the CIP of each empty retentate silo.
• Perform Packaging Operator duties monitoring condition of all equipment for proper and regular maintenance.
• Perform Sanitation Operator duties ensuring master sanitation schedules are completed in a timely matter.
• Perform daily product inventory of silos, powder bins, ingredients chemical inventories every morning.
• Document any operational change and all adjustments in appropriate areas in a timely and accurate manner during production and anything out of the ordinary. Coordinate action plans in dealing with extraneous issues in all instances.
• Monitor ingredients and supplies necessary for production and ensure their availability to each operator.
• Make necessary adjustments to achieve customer specifications.
• Maintain clear communication with the department’s operators, and group leaders, and supervisors of other departments.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and/or stoppages.  Notify maintenance as needed to minimize department downtime.  Follow through to completion with the maintenance technician, foreperson, or supervisor as needed.
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs and safety standards.
• Maintain the Master Sanitation schedule. Ensure data is accurate and up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
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Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Computer literacy. 
• Acquire a Pasteurization license Demonstrated leadership ability and strong commitment to safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.  Self-starter, Self-motivator, and Multi-task ability.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong commitment to safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.  Self-starter, Self-motivator, and multi-task ability.

Working Relationships:

• This position reports to the Whey Manager or a Supervisor.
• This position will regularly interact with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.