About this role
Job Summary:
The Area Production Leader trains and directs hourly employees, meets production schedules, maintains employee and product safety, adheres to all GMPs (good manufacturing practices), and maintains appropriate documentation.
Job Duties:
This role must be willing to work some weekends, depending on production schedule.
This can be a physically demanding role requires a high level of overall fitness and stamina. It also requires leadership ability, good verbal communication skills, an attention to detail, and the ability to work well on a team and with people from multiple departments.
Skills:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
- Ability to measure and read scales; understands units of measurement.
- Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
Ability to:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
- Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
- Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
- May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
- May be required to work in high precarious places/elevated platforms.
- Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
- Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
Work Environment:
· Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
· Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
· Communicate effectively with all employees and management.
Physical Requirements:
- Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
- Ability to use hands and fingers.
- Ability to see, hear and talk.
- Lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
- Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
- Stand eight hours per shift.
- Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
- Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.
- Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
- May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
- Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
- Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
- Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
- Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
ponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Starting Pay: Production Area Leader I $27/hr. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team
Manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods.
Hearthside Foods is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and a preferred employer. With over 25 locations across North America, Hearthside’s employees make delicious foods millions of people enjoy daily. Yet, most people have never heard of our company. Hearthside is a contract manufacturer serving many of the world’s finest brands. Growing from four locations in 2009, our customers are category-leading food companies and global consumer brands across categories that include snacks, baked goods, nutrition, fresh foods, frozen entrees, and more.
The secret to our growth and success? Without a doubt, our people. Our dynamic environment is always changing – yet is laser-focused on customer satisfaction, innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Beginning with respect for the individual, we empower our people and teams to continually create new value for customers, find better ways, and always be learning. Our continual growth and evolution require us to promote from within constantly. Our strong company culture rewards performance, and our people are here to build a career.
If you are considering a career in the food manufacturing industry, Hearthside wants to talk to you. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
What you'll do
- The Area Production Leader trains and directs hourly employees while ensuring production schedules are met and safety standards are maintained. This role also involves adhering to good manufacturing practices and maintaining appropriate documentation.
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