Position: Frontline Coordinator, 1st ShiftDepartment: SaladsReports To: Team Lead, Salads Salary Type: Non-ExemptLocation: Irwindale, CA Pay: $22.25 an hour Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact. Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions. Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally. Position Summary:The Frontline Coordinator role within our manufacturing plants supports our overall production team as they drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards. This position requires work exposure in multiple areas in our refrigerated production environment. Oversees the associates and process in the value added production plants. Must be able to provide yield information, measure productivity of efficiency to capture line capacity and complete a daily checklist.Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, SQF, HACCP, Sanitation guidelines and processes.
- Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws; planning, assigning, delegating, addressing complaints and resolving problems and Co-Lead Pre-Shift Huddles.
- Train and oversee new and existing associates (On-the-job Training, Re-Training, Job Shadowing, etc.)
- Coordinate with supervisor associates' rest and meal periods, complying with federal, state, and local agencies, while not impacting production and Manage and report Attendance.
- Monitor, manage and control visual checks (defect, FO's, size, color, quality, waste, yields, spillage) and Monitor equipment and open/close work orders to correct any problems.
- Responsible for Label Verification Form and complete daily required documentation (Pre-Op., label verification, etc.)
- Oversee product rotation/ Inventory Levels and FIFO.
- Retrieve, understand and adhere Production Schedule in order to adjust for accurate run time (Frequently)
- Communicate with top leadership reporting any issues which could potentially affect the operations. (Reporting availability of product, product/line changes, quality defects, excess or shortage of product, absences, associate issues, and mechanical issues, etc.).
- Manage Bagged Salad Efficiency (Production Rates & BPM)
- Continuous improvement of lines, identify gaps and inefficiencies in staffing, provide on-the-spot coaching and manage and report planned and unplanned downtime.
- Understand DSI Scanner Functions to allocate inventory to various production work orders and maintain an uninterrupted flow of product.
- Enter data into production management systems-RPDMS and JDE
- Calculate yields, Modified OEE and KPI standards and Identify and determine appropriate usage of raw materials
- Knowledge & understanding of how to maintain a safe work environment, maintain a clean work area, works safely around moving equipment & conveyors in wet environment, identifying and reporting of issues to top leadership and report all accidents and safety concerns to Department Leadership immediately.
- Communicate verbally & in writing to complete required documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of GMP's &, Safety Guidelines.
- Comply with SQF/USDA Regulatory Programs
- Knowledge of HACCP & Sanitation guidelines & process
- 6 Months to 2 Years related experience or 6 Months on the job training.
- Knowledgeable in rest and meal breaks (State Laws)
- Proficient in Time Management skills, ability to problem solve, assess and prioritize and ability to lead a diverse workforce.
- Ability to influence, communicate effectively and manage associates across all levels of the organization and team player-able to work on a team.
- Comprehension of basic math and proficient in computer skills/Software knowledge (RPDMS).
- Willingness to work in a cold environment.
- Able to work flexible schedule & ability to work in a fast paced environment..
- Ability to understand plant KPI's (production, quality & safety).
- Ability to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple positions.
- Reading, Writing, Speaking English.
Physical Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.