Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the department manager in coordinating the activities of associates engaged in manufacturing and packing of product. The lead will help lead the efforts in ensuring proper training of our associates on the various jobs and duties required. They shall also assist the manager in providing valuable feedback on the associates performance – both opportunities for improvement and feedback on exceptional performance where noted.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must follow all safety procedures and ensure all associates are following all safety procedures and policies.
• Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and ensure all associates are following GMP’s as well.
• Assign associates to workstations to meet production requirements.
• Designate job assignments for associates.
• Review and verify the pre-op check list as needed.
• Monitor production and adjust work assignments to maximize efficiency.
• Supply materials and equipment for machine operations when necessary.
• Conduct quality checks (weights, etc.) as required.
• Make labels for product to be run when needed. 
• Report any quality issues to the department manager and quality assurance. Also work toward correcting these issues.
• Constantly communicating amongst operators and management.
• Training and cross-training along with flow of information to fellow team members in their job assignment
• Maintain department performance and act to improve unsatisfactory results
• Request packaging and labeling materials in advance so they are always in supply.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed by the responsible parties.
• Provide LPNs for each finished product, during an eight-hour shift
• Complete the job Process Flow and Material Issue for each job on scheduled lines 
• Provide relevant information to the oncoming shift lead and manager/supervisor.  
• Assist team members with feeding or packaging functions
• Take metal checks of product when needed  
• Strive to maintain a high level of cooperation among associates by providing a positive attitude and environment.
• Provide feedback to department manager on associate performance appraisals
• Make decisions concerning product quality and production when needed
• Take corrective action with fellow team members when objectives are not met
• Assure that company policies and procedures are implemented and enforced
• Completion of department objectives in support of overall plant objectives
• Make sure that department equipment is maintained in the highest state of readiness and operational whenever needed
• Ensure that department is maintained from a housekeeping/sanitation standpoint. Assign associates to clean whenever downtime is experienced.
• Timely completion of production schedules to maintain customer satisfaction
• Required to possess and demonstrate a restless sense of urgency on the timeliness and quality of their work.
• Must bring a positive attitude (can do and what can I do to help) to their job.
• Bring a positive disposition and attitude when interacting with Asher’s team member at all times.
• Perform specific tasks as requested and required by Asher’s Management team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Through the authority of the Department manager, coordinate and supervise the activities of the department associates. 

Qualifications

• While performing the duties of this job the Lead Person must be willing to stand and walk over an eight (8) hour shift. The Lead Person must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, either physically or with industrial material handling equipment
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. 1-3 years related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend in English

Education 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 1-3 years’ related experience and/or training Equivalent combination or education and experience.

Experience

• 1-3 years of leadership experience