Position Title:
Production Team Leader – Shelling and Sorting
Job Description:
REPORTS TO Plant Manager LOCATION La Mesa, NM Site
FLSA STATUS Exempt POSITION Full time
EDUCATION High School or GED
Position Scope/Summary
Under minimal supervision, responsible for overseeing all the production activities in the shelling plant and monitoring of departmental KPI’s.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Through direct supervision of all assigned personnel, the production supervisor will ensure all products being processed or packaged meet or exceed current standards of quality and production quantity.
- Ensure all assigned employees adhere to and follow all policies, rules and regulations and procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections of the area to ensure a safe working environment and to promote good housekeeping habits.
- Review production schedule for proper sequencing of products; recommend revisions/adjustments.
- Confirm adequacy of supplies and ingredients for all lines including upcoming shift.
- Coordinate training program for personnel on the shift, to provide an opportunity to each employee to learn and improve their skills and to evaluate the employees.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel.
- Perform, supervise, and coordinate work activities of production staff, which may include technical and/or non-technical assistance.
- Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance activities.
- Effectively utilize manpower and materials in the support of company goals.
- Ensure that daily production, downtime, and quality reports are prepared and submitted in accordance with current procedures.
- Continually evaluate manufacturing operations to identify possible methods to improve quality, productivity and costs.
- Clearly communicate with others to ensure the successful operation of the division.
- Assist management in strategic planning for the plant.
- Perform various administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner to ensure the smooth operation of the division.
- Assist with the designing, installation and debugging of new equipment as necessary.
- Facilitating a 10 minute employee meeting each day to keep the employees informed of safety precautions, performance, policies, etc.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Good communication skills
- Skills for this career may be learned at work
- Intermediate PC skills
- High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed
- Basic mathematical skills
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements (Physical and Mental Demands):
- Prefer applicants with a GED or high school diploma
- Minimum of three (3) or five (5) year supervisor experience
- Knowledge of the processing equipment used in the company
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions
- Physical ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, etc within a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to pull, squat, kneel, climb and/or balance
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Reporting Relationship:
Provides assistance, receives direction and reports directly to the Shelling Plant Manager or Shelling Plant Assistants. Must be able, to work with all employees in the shelling plant.
Job Location:
22500 South Highway 28 La Mesa, NM 88044
Approximate Hourly Pay:
$21.00
Benefits:
Rate depends on experience
Health Care Coverage
Contact Name:
Andrea Williams