Operations Line Lead​/Production_Northland - 3rd Shift

Position: Line Lead - Food Industry

Starting at: $21 - $23/hour

Schedule: 3rd Shift: 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Potential for additional hours including weekends.

Department: Production

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!

We seek those who want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skill set and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming, safe, and team‑oriented environment.

As a Line Lead
, you'll be responsible for increasing the ratio of value to non‑value and eliminating waste of the overall supply chain from start to finish. They ensure the production floor produces a quality product in a safe and cost‑effective manner, that meets the production schedule and cost specifications. The Line lead will create an environment where the employees feel valued, challenged and empowered by evaluating the performance and potential of each employee and provide appropriate coaching.

• Foster & maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring compliance to safety, health & environmental programs. Participate in GEMBA walks to engage the workforce in behavior‑based safety.
• Leverage Job Safety Analysis (JSA) & Risk Assessment to mitigate and prevent injuries or incidents – regularly review and update safety procedures based on findings. Collaborate with team members to promote a proactive safety culture and enhance overall workplace safety.
• Effectively conduct root cause analyses and implement countermeasures for all incidents to prevent recurrence. Complete thorough and timely investigation reports, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to company protocols and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with relevant teams to address findings and drive continuous improvement in safety & operational processes.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food handling requirements, ensuring compliance at all times. Monitor and enforce these standards among employees, providing training and guidance as needed.
• Ensure job positions are adequately staffed at shift change and oversee operation of the production lines to ensure efficient production, as well as, sanitation, PM work and changeover against the schedule.
• Review the production schedule to anticipate and plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions between production runs. Coordinate resources, materials and team members to align with schedule requirements, and verify that equipment and tools are properly prepared for the next task. Monitor progress to adjust plans as necessary and maintain overall production efficiency.
• Accurately completes all production paperwork in conjunction with the other shift lead and works closely with the production schedule to attain daily targets.
• Keeps the Supervisor abreast of any employee issues or concerns and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions. Will provide employee feedback related to performance and disciplinary action in the company of the Supervisor.
• Manage conflict between team members. Recognizes and resolves non‑technical issues that are occurring within the team involving HR when necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HR practices. Delivers feedback in a professional and positive manner. Able to adapt your leadership style to work situations. Provides insight pertaining to employee evaluations.
• Assist supervisors in revising standard operating procedures, including suggesting changes, writing procedures, revising manuals and communicating updates with employees.
• Evaluate performance standards (i.e. required line output & efficiency, changeover times, waste, staffing), ensure they are clearly communicated and accessible, and hold individuals accountable for…