2nd shift Production Team Lead

Company: Primal Pet Foods, Inc.
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Company overviewPrimal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Team!Job SummaryProvide leadership to employees during production and/or warehouse operations. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for facilitating the daily operations by their respective assignments. The Team Lead will assist the employees to ensure they are fully resourced, and adhere to processes necessary for the completion of daily production requirements, compliance with all food safety requirements, and adherence to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). In this capacity, follows all procedures related to quality, efficiency, and safety. Team projects or other assignments as assigned by the Production Supervisor.Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides leadership to employees during day-to-day activities.
• Assign jobs, positions, projects, and tasks to employees as necessary.
• Address and resolve employee disputes and relations issues.
• Develop employees to perform in a self-directed manner.
• Train personnel on safety awareness, departmental policies, operation of relevant equipment, good manufacturing practices, proper sanitation, correct documentation of production documents, and Company standard operating procedures.
• Complete documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policies.
• Initiate good housekeeping practices by implementing cleaning tasks throughout the work area, and organizing workspace.
• Proactively address potential safety issues or problems.
• Foster and facilitate a strong teamwork environment by encouraging open communication between employees and managers, and promoting teamwork among employees.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the equipment according to established standard operating procedures and safety policies.
• Directs the proper breakdown and sanitizing of equipment as required.
• Coordinate activities with peers both on the same shift as well as peers responsible for other areas.
• Ensure information is available to teams, as needed to complete their assignments.
• Supervise personnel and assigns personnel where needed.
• Works closely with Management to ensure that product is consistent with and meets the specification set by Primal Pet Foods.
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and vitality to execute with excellence and achieve extraordinary results.
• Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business.
• Complying with GMPs, HACCP and other Food Safety, quality and security guidelines and strictly adhering to all Primal Pet Foods specifications
• Reporting all malfunctions of equipment immediately to management and communicating the level of urgency for the items to be fixed
• Completing required paperwork and documentation
• Recognizing problems in production, reacting quickly and offering immediate solutions
• Monitoring the recording of all information on production paperwork
• Filling the demands of day-to-day operations by stepping in and filling in for different roles when needed and completing other tasks as assigned
• Create a positive work environment and rewards superior performance. Reports and documents violations of policies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Punctual and Regular Attendance RequiredQualification and skills
  • 6 months of experience at a leadership level in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and vitality to execute with excellence and achieve extraordinary results.
  • Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written, and strong managerial skills including good judgment, planning, organizing, innovative approach to problem-solving, motivate employees.
  • Good ability to read, speak, and communicate in English with employees, direct supervisors, team leads, and upper management. Bilingual ability preferred.
  • Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide and understand percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and quantity measurements. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must be able to achieve Power Industrial Truck (PIT) operator certificationWhile performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand and walk; use hands to feel; and reach with arms. Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Additionally, you must be able to lift and or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision. You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.We offer great benefits and perksPaid vacation and sick hoursCompany-paid holidays, 7 per yearLow-cost medical insurance, including options with Kaiser, Sutter, UHC, and AnthemCompetitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!Free Primal products for your petCareer opportunities, training, and much more!Primal Pet Foods is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here: https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.Powered by JazzHRBCjv7pWlwl

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