WHAT WE NEED

This role is responsible for ensuring that the assigned line/cell is running in an efficient manner. Finds solutions to problems that occur while the cell is in production and acts as a liaison to OPM. Ensures production operators receive required on-the-job instructions to be successful and supported in their role. Identifies if formal training or instruction is needed and communicates to leaders and the training team to ensure the employee is supported.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Evaluates and communicates issues, priorities, scheduled workflow, and upcoming activities to the OPM and production supervisor at the start of the shift and throughout it.
• Acts as a champion of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety practices with production operators within the cell on shift.
• Calculates, documents, checks for accuracy, and completes all shift reporting.
• Ensures comprehensive shift-to-shift handoff with partner line/cell leads.
• Evaluates and communicates status of scheduled workflow with OPM and Production Supervisor at the start of each workday and throughout the shift.
• Monitors to ensure that procedures are accurately performed by all cell production operators on shift.
• Halts process and notifies QA and supervision in the event of any observed foreign materials, out-of-specification product, process failures, or any food safety or quality concerns.
• Ensures required HACCP and food safety checks are verified for completion and signed.
• Monitors equipment performance and ensures compliance with fill and cook cards.
• Monitors plant conditions and ensures that work areas are organized, free from hazards, and audit-ready.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of standards that directly impact the line/cell.
• Assesses and validates employee demonstration of knowledge and skill proficiency related to operator tasks and techniques and gives feedback to the production supervisor.
• Ensures timely and accurate tracking of training requirements and completion data.
• Maintains training materials for accuracy and consistent application.
• Works with OPM and production supervisor/leadership team to maintain training matrices for production operators and ensures depth and flexibility of resources meet organizational requirements.
• Provides input to documentation and training materials for accuracy and consistent application.
• Coordinates with OPM and production supervisor to ensure adequate coverage for required training.
• Partners with OPM and production supervisor/leadership team to define and refine standard operating procedures towards continuous improvement of packaging productivity, safety, and quality.
• Participates in focus groups for line/cell and other areas as requested.
• Leads implementation of new procedures and company initiatives for improvement.
• Identifies and communicates individual and systematic performance improvement opportunities for team members to the OPM and production supervisor.
• For performance-related concerns, provides coaching and feedback of production operators to the production supervisor.
• Provides coaching and feedback to production operators on specific tasks and behaviors.
• Fills in for Production Supervisor on an as-needed basis.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of two (2+) years of progressive experience in food or CPG packaging manufacturing
• Self-starter and disciplined. Motivated to do your best work each day. A continuous learning and improvement mindset is a must. There are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Team player and constructive conflict management skills are key skills for success. The ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations is also essential.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Must sufficiently pass a mechanical aptitude assessment provided by Baldwin Richardson Foods.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.