LEW Lactose Packaging Group Leader 12hr PM

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role is Group Leader Rate ($34.20).

Summary Description: The Lactose Packaging Group Leader is responsible for the Lactose powder bagging process for the Whey Department.  This is a working Group Lead position that will perform packaging operator duties in addition to the Group Lead responsibilities.

Job Description

• Manage break schedule for packaging operators.
• Ensure assignment & completion of daily tasks; Identify, delegate and manage priorities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedule, including but not limited to fillers, sealers and palletizer.
• Notify maintenance (submit work requests) as needed regarding mechanical issues.  Follow through to completion with the mechanic or supervisor as needed.
• Handle daily department paperwork including but not limited to production logs, pallet tags, etc.
• Perform regular sampling.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for powder packaging area.
• Develop and manage a daily walk-through check list
• All packaging operator duties as required.
• Responsible for the safe and consistent operation of the powder bagging process in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead clean-up and housekeeping activities
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs; Ensure High Risk Hygiene Compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Powder Packaging Operators duties (Completed current JTPR on file required to be considered).
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Demonstrated leadership ability (lead by example) of multiple team members.  Ability to conduct effective coaching sessions with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively; manage time; manage competing priorities (multi-task)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, GMP’s and Company Values.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, self-starter & self-motivation skills.
• Computer literacy skills in SAP, MS Word, Excel, CIM.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.

Working Relationships:

This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

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.