Extrusion Lead - swing shift at PGP International Inc

Woodland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

34.5

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Extrusion, Supervisory Leadership, Food Safety, GMP, Production Planning, Problem Solving, ERP Transactions, Mechanical Troubleshooting, LOTO, Forklift Operation, Aerial Lift Operation, Conflict Management, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Training & Development, OSHA Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description I - Job Purpose and Summary: Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of Extrusion activities and providing guidance and direction to the Extrusion team. Perform supervisory duties when Shift Production Manager is not available. II - Key Accountabilities: HSE: Promote a safe work environment at all times through the adherence to all PGP’s Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as to all relevant California OSHA regulations in order to achieve ZERO workplace incidents and injuries. Additionally, the Extrusion Lead assists with incident investigations to ensure safety and compliance within the production environment. Food Safety & Quality: Promote exceptional food safety and product quality standards at all times through the adherence to, and improvement of, GMP and food safety and quality policies and standards, in order to have highest quality product for external customers. Production Activities: Ensure products are manufactured according to specification. Ensure that production throughput rates are met. Ensure that all tools and equipment are available, safe and ready to use. Minimize change over times, sanitation times and unplanned downtime to increase equipment utilization. Ability to operate all 3 extrusion lines and fill in as needed. Delegate work for employees when needed. Responsible for performing sanitation and cleaning of equipment. Record Management: Maintain and control necessary records of product and material. Complete inventory control documentation clearly and accurately. Responsible for filling out set up sheets required for that day’s production run. Problem Solving/Reporting/Continuous Improvement: Promptly notify Shift Production Manager of any difficulties that he/she is not able to solve, and which would impair product quality or machine efficiency. Collect, maintain, audit and report data related to production, quality and safety. Identify areas for improvement and participate in CI projects with Shift Production Manager. Training & Development: Participate in all trainings related to his/her job in order to gain knowledge/skills/abilities needed for exceptional performance. Responsible for training Extrusion employees. Requirements III - Job Requirements (Required and Preferred): Education: High School diploma or equivalent Related Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Extrusion (food or food related manufacturing preferred) or 2 years lead/supervisory experience Competencies: Initiating Action, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Planning, Compelling Communication, Comfort Around Higher Management, Composure, Listening, Conflict Management, Organizational Agility, Continuous Learning, Self-Knowledge, Building Trusted Relationships Technical Skills: ERP transactions, touch screen tablets/PLC, basic math skills, use of pneumatic and small hand tools, basic mechanical troubleshooting, Forklift and Aerial Lift, Lock out tag out (LOTO) system, confined space entry experience Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift and Aerial Lift, OSHA 30, CPR, AED and First Aid Language(s): Fluency in English - required; Fluency in Spanish - preferred IV - Work/Employment Conditions and Other Requirements: Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing warehouse environment. This role routinely uses manufacturing equipment. The environment is hot, cold, wet, dusty and loud. Must be able to don personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, beard/hair nets, safety shoes). Manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, slippery and wet conditions. Physical and Sensory Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms overhead and grip; climb stairs, work from heights up to 40 feet; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 55 pounds. Position Type and Working Schedule: RFT - Regular Full Time, working schedule based on production demands

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing extrusion activities while providing guidance and direction to the production team. Ensures adherence to safety, quality, and throughput standards while performing supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Production Manager.