Production Lead Machine Operator-2nd Shift
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Location: Bellwood

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Position Summary

In addition to performing the duties of Machine Operator, the Lead Machine Operator will lead a team to provide guidance on safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

Ways you will make a difference

Essential Accountabilities:
• Leads production employees in a production environment, plans and assigns work, implements policies, procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
• Responsible for adherence to required quality & food safety laws, regulations, company policies and practices.
• Ensures a safe work environment and reports all observed safety hazards to managers
• Schedules employees on a daily basis according to work order
• Monitors departmental performance measures and provides regular process reports to Supervisor
• Ability to investigate disciplinary matters at the direction of management
• Performs accident investigation reports
• Performs production reports on a daily basis
• Performs down time reports on a daily basis
• Back-up to Supervisor in his/her absence
• Train new employees

Skills that will make you successful

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Possess people management skills (coaching, motivation, relations, etc.) at hourly level.
• Capable of being analytical, focus on root-cause-analysis, and decision making abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions
• Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high stress manufacturing environment
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic mathematical skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experiences that will support your success