Sauer’s
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Production Team Lead Overall Goal of Position
Produce products by keeping packaging and production machines working efficiently and effectively through team coordination.
Our Recipe:
What are we making?
A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families
Why are we making it?
To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors
How do we make it? With
Integrity
Creativity
Executional Excellence
Teamwork
Where are we going? / What does our “product look like?
One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm
Starting Pay: $26.50/hour
Job Summary
The Production Team Lead, in absence of the supervisor, provides leadership to the production team, coordinating production activities. Works to develop new employees, supporting quality assurance activities and timely completion of all required production documentation. Included in overall duties is the operation of all production equipment, safety, troubleshooting and maintenance of machines. Requires close communication and coordination with production supervisors, packaging operators, scheduling, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehousing.
What will you do?
Responsible for daily operations; providing leadership, focus and direction to the operations team.
Lead daily start up meetings communicating production requirements for the day and the OEE standards past and present.
Organizes and plans labor needs such as vacation coverage, absenteeism and overtime. Focuses on managing labor to standard.
Implement and maintain 5S and lean manufacturing processes, through Gemba walks, and periodic Kaizen events.
Insures employees receive proper training (Safety, operations, housekeeping). Performs follow-up meetings with employees throughout the training process.
Works with HR and Plant leadership team to attain long term development and career growth of operations personnel.
Leads operating teams in the execution of the more operational aspects of the TPM program.
Does periodic audits on the operations processes and provides analysis of operations to support initiatives or areas of opportunity.
Leads operating teams in problem solving and short-term business issues. Takes part in periodic meetings to discuss long term strategic planning.
Works to standardize operating processes such as changeovers, start ups and shut downs.
Implements cost control systems in areas such as waste, repair and maintenance, supplies and labor.
Ensures all hourly employees’ time is properly recorded in the payroll system.
Develops and follows leader standard work.
Ensures plant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Works closely with the Human Resource Department to perform interviews and give input in the hiring process.
Performs all new hire 30-60-90-day reviews and develop new hire training schedule/deadlines.
Follows and implements manufacturing discipline and holds direct reports accountable.
Handles employee disciplinary issues utilizing proper conflict resolution techniques.
Performs other duties as assigned
Success Attributes:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual preferred
Excellent organizational/time management skills.
Able to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results.
Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and most office equipment.
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented.
Demonstrate ambiguity to change
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory / lead experience in a manufacturing or environment.
Manufacturing Experience in food production
Physical Attributes:
Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Read and interpret documents.
What is in it for you? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K plan matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Accrued vacation and 9 paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Sauer Brands, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Production Team Lead Overall Goal of Position
Produce products by keeping packaging and production machines working efficiently and effectively through team coordination.
Our Recipe:
What are we making?
A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families
Why are we making it?
To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors
How do we make it? With
Integrity
Creativity
Executional Excellence
Teamwork
Where are we going? / What does our “product look like?
One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm
Starting Pay: $26.50/hour
Job Summary
The Production Team Lead, in absence of the supervisor, provides leadership to the production team, coordinating production activities. Works to develop new employees, supporting quality assurance activities and timely completion of all required production documentation. Included in overall duties is the operation of all production equipment, safety, troubleshooting and maintenance of machines. Requires close communication and coordination with production supervisors, packaging operators, scheduling, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehousing.
What will you do?
Responsible for daily operations; providing leadership, focus and direction to the operations team.
Lead daily start up meetings communicating production requirements for the day and the OEE standards past and present.
Organizes and plans labor needs such as vacation coverage, absenteeism and overtime. Focuses on managing labor to standard.
Implement and maintain 5S and lean manufacturing processes, through Gemba walks, and periodic Kaizen events.
Insures employees receive proper training (Safety, operations, housekeeping). Performs follow-up meetings with employees throughout the training process.
Works with HR and Plant leadership team to attain long term development and career growth of operations personnel.
Leads operating teams in the execution of the more operational aspects of the TPM program.
Does periodic audits on the operations processes and provides analysis of operations to support initiatives or areas of opportunity.
Leads operating teams in problem solving and short-term business issues. Takes part in periodic meetings to discuss long term strategic planning.
Works to standardize operating processes such as changeovers, start ups and shut downs.
Implements cost control systems in areas such as waste, repair and maintenance, supplies and labor.
Ensures all hourly employees’ time is properly recorded in the payroll system.
Develops and follows leader standard work.
Ensures plant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Works closely with the Human Resource Department to perform interviews and give input in the hiring process.
Performs all new hire 30-60-90-day reviews and develop new hire training schedule/deadlines.
Follows and implements manufacturing discipline and holds direct reports accountable.
Handles employee disciplinary issues utilizing proper conflict resolution techniques.
Performs other duties as assigned
Success Attributes:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual preferred
Excellent organizational/time management skills.
Able to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results.
Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and most office equipment.
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented.
Demonstrate ambiguity to change
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory / lead experience in a manufacturing or environment.
Manufacturing Experience in food production
Physical Attributes:
Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Read and interpret documents.
What is in it for you? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K plan matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Accrued vacation and 9 paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Sauer Brands, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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