1st Shift Production Lead bei Dairy Farmers of America

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, where you’ll play a key leadership role in helping deliver high-quality dairy products to families across the country. We’re looking for a dedicated Production Lead to support production operations and guide team members at our Green Bay, WI plant.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Occasional overtime based on business and production needs

Why Join DFA?

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $27.00 per hour (including attendance incentive)
• Full, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, and more
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement in a growing, team-oriented environment
• Be part of a nationwide cooperative that brings quality products from our farmers to families across the country
• Work in a facility committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

Summary:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead works closely with the employees on their team to drive the performance of the line to achieve our OEE standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Provides direction to team members including but not limited to:
   1. Proper line set-up
   2. Paperwork verification
   3. Job responsibilities
   4. Work area cleanliness
   5. Safe job performance
   6. Quality of production
2. Provides direction to idle employees during downtime
3. Completes and/or audits paperwork submitted by employees
4. Calls maintenance and warehouse for appropriate equipment or supply issues
5. Leads the department by example
6. Provides supervisor with creative ideas to solve existing and potential opportunities for improvement (safety, quality, and productivity)
7. Accepts responsibility for delegated tasks assigned by Supervisor
8. Operates machines proficiently and is willing and able to learn additional machinery as needed
9. Participates in at least one continuous improvement team for their line per year
10. Uses fundamental levels of email and computer entry software. Ability to learn basics of the SAP system.
11. Coordinates smooth shift transitions
12. Accurate inventory control of all packaging materials and finished goods pallets
13. Assists Supervisor to drive and test process improvements
14. Coordinates projects such as sorting and rework
15. Inspects all machinery after sanitation to ensure they are clean and assembled completely and correctly
16. Completes daily productivity reporting
17. Provides breaks to employees on the line
18. Operates hand jack (after certification)
19. Follows all safety protocols
20. Participates in the Safety Committee
21. All other duties as assigned