Production Lead - Dry Powder Division (1st Shift)

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$21.00-$24.00
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, New Berlin
16595 West Stratton Drive (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2024
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company and develop your career? At Fortress Nutrition, we are a contract manufacturer of powdered nutritional supplements. We manufacture from start to finish popular brands of protein powders, greens, and other nutritional supplements widely used by consumers across the nation! We are seeking hardworking individuals who want to be productive members of a team, sharing passion and pride for producing high quality, safe, delicious and nutritious products that go straight to the store shelves. What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like: $21.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience) Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Paid Holidays 401(k) Plan with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance $1,000 Referral Bonuses - uncapped! AND more!!! What Your Schedule Will Look Like: Standard Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday Job Summary: Working as part of the Powder team and under the supervision of Production Supervisor, the Production Lead is responsible for assisting with daily production activities to ensure achievement of quality, safety, housekeeping and all production objectives through job shadowing, conducting time studies and observing production to create processes and procedures for increasing efficiencies and process improvement opportunities. What You'll Do: Assist Production Supervisor with directing the daily activities of production personnel to ensure quality, timeliness, and safe completion of work Oversee all blending and packaging rooms and report any downtime or recurring downtime issues to the Production Supervisor Develop high performance team of operators with formal and informal coaching and direction Champion continuous improvement projects and provide leadership support in development, implementation, and sustaining of processes and cost improvement activities Provide guidance to production team on value of lean manufacturing methods and principles Provide training to ensure a safe and clean work environment Ensure personnel wear PPE and follow GMPs at all times and correct and report any non-compliance to Supervisor Make appropriate work assignments among personnel for proper labor utilization in the absence of the Production Supervisor Attend production meetings to communicate pertinent information in the absence of the supervisor Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product Demonstrate working knowledge of and enforce appropriate quality policies and procedures Become the subject matter expert with the MMR (Master Manufacturing Record); identify where additional training may be needed to ensure paperwork is filled out timely, accurately and following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) Develop a complete understanding of each role in the department to fill in as needed for staffing shortages and create training guides to assist new hires in skill development Develop an understanding of operator skillsets; Capitalize on the strength areas to increase production while developing solutions for areas of weaknesses within operators Complete time studies to find opportunities for improvements in operations and production efficiencies Communicate with and observe operators for continuous improvement ideas Consistently check daily/weekly/monthly department tasks and documentation for completion and filing as directed by Production Supervisor Work closely with the Production Supervisor, keeping focus on safety, quality, and production improvements Maintain a positive attitude and focus on a servant leadership team-building culture Able to fill in as needed in case of absence of Production Supervisor, including but not limited to: attending meetings, sending out end of day production reports, watching inventory levels, and giving direction to operators as needed Complete other projects as assigned by Production Supervisor and Senior Leadership Perform all other duties as assigned What We're Looking For: 2+ years of lead/supervisory experience with a team of direct reports 2+ years of previous experience in process and continuous improvement Experience with training and development is required Machine operating and/or blending experience strongly desired Previous experience working in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred Must possess strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus Strong passion and commitment towards continuous improvement Ability to think outside the box and seek solutions in a positive manner Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team Experience conducting time studies and recommending opportunities for improvement Strong organization skills and consistency with performing and executing tasks Able to read, write, and speak fluently in English Able to compose documents and internal/external communications professionally Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Hoist, Scissor Lift, and/or Forklift certified is a plus, or willing and able to learn the equipment Strong attendance and reliability record Ability to easily adapt and prioritize in changing situations Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to display good-natured, cooperative attitude Motivated self-starter that can productively work both independently and collaboratively with others Must be able to work in a dusty environment with exposure to food allergens (ex. dairy, soy, etc.) Ability to work on a mezzanine work station up to 20 feet high Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight (8) or more hours in a single shift To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com! *Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*