LEW Group Leader Lactose Pack 12 6PM

Whey Department

Job Title:                    Lactose Packaging Group Leader

Wage:                          $35.15

Hours/shift:                12 Hour PM

Days Off:                    Varies

General Summary:

The Lactose Packaging Group Leader is responsible for the Lactose powder bagging process for the Whey Department.  This is a working Group Lead position that will perform packaging operator duties in addition to the Group Lead responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage break schedule for packaging operators.
• Ensure assignment & completion of daily tasks; Identify, delegate and manage priorities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedule, including but not limited to fillers, sealers and palletizer.
• Notify maintenance (submit work requests) as needed regarding mechanical issues.  Follow through to completion with the mechanic or supervisor as needed.
• Handle daily department paperwork including but not limited to production logs, pallet tags, etc.
• Perform regular sampling.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for powder packaging area.
• Develop and manage a daily walk-through check list
• All packaging operator duties as required.
• Responsible for the safe and consistent operation of the powder bagging process in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead clean-up and housekeeping activities
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs; Ensure High Risk Hygiene Compliance – Lab coats, rubber booties, gloves, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Powder Packaging Operators duties (Completed current JTPR on file required to be considered).
• Demonstrated leadership ability (lead by example) of multiple team members.  Ability to conduct effective coaching sessions with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively; manage time; manage competing priorities (multi-task)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, GMP’s and Company Values.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, self-starter & self-motivation skills.
• Computer literacy skills in SAP, MS Word, Excel, CIM.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs.