Production Lead

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Responsibilities:
Ensure the line is set up and ready with all guards in place before start-up.
Verify the availability of all materials needed for that day’s production run and account for material/product loss (yield variances).
Conduct all work requirements by all applicable company policies and work rules.
Responsible for all employees while assigned to the line.
Ensure and enforce that all employees are wearing proper PPE, following GMP practices, etc., and hold employees accountable for work rule violations.
Train new employees on their respective positions on the line and ensure all applicable JSA’s trained before starting assignment.
Train employees on JSA’s as employees are moved from one position to another before starting new assignments.
Notify maintenance immediately of any problems that may occur.
Notify QA of any out-of-spec product or labeling issues that may occur.
Complete all required paperwork correctly.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure timely changeovers when required.
Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately.
Responsible for ensuring food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of their realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
Responsible for making sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.
All other duties as required.
Experience, Skills, Education:
The self-motivated and team-oriented individual identifies with company objectives and can work with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn each piece of equipment on the line assigned to facilitate training new employees.
Ability to motivate and guide others.
Microsoft Office user (Outlook, Excel).
Ability to operate a forklift.
Basic math skills.
Physical Requirements:
Plant environment.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. – if an accommodation is necessary please notify Human Resources in advance of the interview.
Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping. Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to adjust machine parts and computer operations.
Must be flexible to work hours outside of regular schedule as needed.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range:
$18.65 - $31.09
Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.
Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
Life, disability and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance programs
Telemedicine
Work-life balance
Employee discounts
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Benefits may vary by location and position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.