Job DescriptionThe Lead will coordinate the daily activities within the department, under direction of the department supervisor, to ensure efficient use of all Associates' time and efforts in meeting our department and plant goals. Embrace and support KHMS.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Specific Duties:
- Take leadership in routine production problem solving.
- Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks
- Relieve employees in department as needed.
- Insure day to day employee coverage.
- Involvement in plant optimization.
- Provide/insure explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks.
- Assist in process equipment and procedure changes.
- Insure proper sanitation and inspection of equipment after daily and periodic cleaning or maintenance work.
- Responsible for minor maintenance items
- Must be a competent forklift operator /certified.
- Knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories.
- Maintain legible neat and accurate records, documentation, reports, etc.
- Maintain correct and accurate payroll documentation in Kronos for assigned associates.
- Ensure good communication between different shifts and departments.
- Assist with new associate training.
- Perform sanitation responsibilities as needed and/or required.
- Use ZPI to gather performance data and chart at the end of each shift.
- Actively support the IL6S initiative and the pursuit of ZERO
- Work with area owners daily to eliminate stops.
- Perform duties as assigned or required.
- Productivity Responsibility:
- Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producer.
- Strive to improve the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
- Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
- Follow all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities.
- Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
- Involvement & supportive of Safety activities.
- Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others.
Qualifications:
- Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
- Demonstrate leadership ability, positive demeanor, strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
- A solid understanding of safety guidelines and problem-solving abilities are a must.
- Learn all departmental processes.
- Strong belief in the benefit of learning, coaching others and promoting teamwork.
- Knowledge of Kronos, ZPI, Excel and Matrics.
Location(s)Granite City Plant
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