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Dairy Farmers of America 2nd Shift Production Lead in New Britain, Connecticut

Position : 2nd Shift Production Lead

Location : New Britain, Connecticut

Requisition ID: : 27634

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments,

training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions

• Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor

• Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and

current employees

• Perform all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment)

• Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant production positions, with little or no notice at times ; department

to be determined by plant needs within the scheduled shift (as possible)

• Understand and support safety as the priority

• Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications

• Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters

• Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations

• Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures

are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager

• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers

• Handle difficult situations diplomatically

• Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,

but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 4+ years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled

with demonstrated leadership attributes

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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