Nights North Room Cups Lead

Overview

Lead – Cup Packaging/Machine Operator and Packaging Team Member roles:
The Lead in a cup packaging room is the backup to the Packaging Foreman. He is responsible for the duties of the Packaging Supervisor in his absence. The Lead assists the Packaging Supervisor in coordinating activities of workers engaged in the packaging processes, utilizing knowledge of the equipment, procedures and specifications. The Lead confers with Packaging Supervisor or Plant Manager to review schedules, specifications and priorities to plan departmental work assignments.

In the absence of the Packaging Supervisor, the Lead plans, organizes, delegates and directs the packaging activities to maintain output and production sequence in compliance with the goals of the company.

• Understand written and verbal instructions to complete packaging of products. Refer to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Machine Priming, Basic Operating Procedures, machine Operations, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot the packaging equipment while working efficiently and following all procedures for producing quality products according to customer specifications, as well as the following:
• Able to operate various manufacturing equipment in high-volume production environment
• Ability to manipulate small parts and gauges
• Use thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems
• Set up machine at beginning of shift to ensure proper working order
• Perform safety checks throughout shift
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications
• Load packaging material into machine throughout shift
• Stop and adjust machine in cases of malfunctions or jams
• Troubleshoot problems during operation
• Inspect and remove defective items or those that do not meet quality standards
• Clean machine, perform preventative maintenance
• Test and evaluate products to verify correct weights, seals, film orientation, leaks, codes, labels etc.
• Document activities performed throughout the shift – pre-op inspections, quality checks, maintenance performed, maintenance needed, etc.
• Communicate performance information to other shifts
• Clear lines at the end of the shift
• Cross-train in other work areas within your own department or possibly in other departments
• If authorized, may require forklift experience
• Identify any processing issues and report them to other team members and Foreman
• Act as backup to other team members in their absence

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety and environmental policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other rules and regulations (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”).

* Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.

* Ability to fully complete appropriate paperwork related to specific job functions in addition to quality and safety/training.

* Complete all annual training.

* Ability to recognize and report all incidents; even those that do not warrant treatment.

• Review and execute our Food Safety Plan and MFP Mission Statement in order to provide value to each of our customers with safe, relevant, tasty food products; while never compromising quality.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.

An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to guide, teach and communicate with others.
• Good mechanical skills.

Must be able to attend work as scheduled

Must be able to read and write in English

Must be able to perform basic math problems

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner.