Dryer Team Lead - Night Shift
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**Job Description****General Purpose:**Assist in facilitating shift operations to maintain receiving, production and shipping expectations as defined by the shift supervisor or management. Ensure compliance during production of high-quality finished products. Ensure safety protocol compliance and provide direction to personnel by facilitating a team approach.**Job Duties and Responsibilities:**+ Assist in all areas of the facility to ensure plant efficiency and reduced downtime+ Inform management of production and equipment irregularities+ Perform general housekeeping duties and compliance with Master Sanitation Schedule tasks+ Assist in onboarding and training of new employees+ Promote team approach for plant operations. Work collaboratively with plant leadership to facilitate consistent best practices for production operations+ Supports Supervisor in maintaining shift operations; includes but not limited to:+ Assist operations to maintain receiving, production, loadout, and CIP schedules+ Troubleshooting of equipment issues, mechanical issues and/or downtime+ Facilitate operational requirements, such as seal inspections, pre/post operational inspections or other requirements as needed+ Provide operational support in the absence of departmental staff, call-in, vacation, and emergencies+ Provide support during the absence/unavailability of the shift supervisor. Includes but not limited to:+ Creation, review and closing of process orders+ Timely review and completion of production records+ Review of production status and adjustments based on changes to the schedule and downtime+ Communicate with the appropriate DFA personnel and plant management as situation dictates.+ Demonstrate safety program leadership through direct involvement with safety meetings, safety toolbox topics, safety observations, and daily promoting safety awareness+ Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive+ Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements+ Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment+ Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity+ Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.+ Other duties may be assigned as required.**Requirements****Minimum Requirements:****_Education and Experience_**+ High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)+ 2 years of experience in production plant section+ Certification and/or License+ Forklift certifications or ability to obtain+ May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses for continued employment**_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_**+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing+ Able to complete basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals+ Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork+ Able to perform quality testing, including antibiotics, solids percentage, butterfat percentage, and solids non-fat percentage+ Able to follow directions and meet deadlines+ Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests+ Able to communicate with various levels of personnel to ensure customers' needs and requirements are met+ Able to multi-task and problem solve+ Able to interpret and apply company policies+ Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities+ Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision+ Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer**Pay Range** $27.00/hour