KPP LINE LEAD in Tremont, Pennsylvania at Sterman Masser Inc

POSITION TITLE: Production Lead

DEPARTMENT TITLE: Production

SUPERVISORS TITLE: Fresh Cut Production Manager / Dehy Production Manager

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for the daily operation of the process equipment that converts raw potatoes into dehydrated flakes and/or fresh cut various cuts and sizes to insure an excellent grade of food product that meets customer’s specifications in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.

II. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Professional/Technical/Clinical Competencies are defined as the composite knowledge, skills and abilities which are required for an employee to effectively discharge the responsibilities identified in his/her position description. These abilities are evidenced through the accomplishment of the tasks and duties of the position, and the results achieved.

1. The demonstrated ability to communicate between management and fellow employees.

2. The demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees.

3. The demonstrated ability to possess good communication skills.

4. The demonstrated ability to possess good problem solving skills.

III. PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of the position are to be indicated in bold type. The essential functions of the position are those job functions which are indispensable to the position and must be performed with or without accommodation.

1. Team leadership abilities to effectively manage 10-15 employees while handling other hands-on, multifaceted tasks.
2. Ability and knowledge to assist Manager enforcing safety and food safety rules and regulations.
3. Effectively learn and safely operate all machinery, computers, and processes required to successfully produce good product.
   1. Fresh Cut – demonstrate the ability to operate the peeler, cutter (Urschel), sliver remover, optical sorter, cooling tunnel, conveyors and packaging equipment.
   2. Dehy - demonstrate the ability to understand the dehy process by controlling the peeler, brush machine, slicer, blancher, cooler, cooker, ricer, drums, Kadent blades, augers and packaging equipment.
4. Must adhere to and enforce company rules and follow GMP signs and maintain good personal hygiene.
5. Must be able to communicate with Lab (Quality) to prevent out of grade situations and correct the problem if this occurs.
6. Be capable of mixing additives for the drums, and controlling flow of additives to finish product. (Dehy)
7. Capable of shoveling mash to assure even distribution of mash on applicator rolls. (Dehy)
8. Communicate with Manager and Lab, such as too much or too little mash, cooking problems with potatoes; too sticky, to dry, excessive skipping of blades, etc. (Dehy)
9. Communicate with Manager and Lab, raw product potato quality, processing issues, machine breakdowns, etc.
10. Work assignments in other production areas may be required at times. This may include, but not limited to; shipping and receiving, packaging, sanitation, and maintenance.
11. Assist in any maintenance problems, or production problems which may occur during process line operations.
12. Required to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the entire plant.
13. Responsible to clean and sterilize all augers on the process line at the end of each production run.
14. Assist in all aspects of clean up at the end of each production run.
15. To do your part to insure the production of an excellent grade of food product in a safe environment.
16. May require working on a Saturday and/or Sunday to accommodate customer needs.

IV. PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Flexibility – must be able and willing to perform tasks at all levels (from sweeping floors to operating the production process).
2. Must be able to learn and work in a team environment and communicate well with fellow employees.

V. PRIMARY SKILLS NEEDED:

1. General machine operating experience.
2. Computer literate.

VI. RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

1. Reports directly to shift supervisor.
2. Maintain open communication between Production Manager, Team Lead Operator, Lab, and fellow Employees.

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This description is intended to include the general content and requirements for the performance of the job. It is not intended to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

1. Please indicate the percentage of time that is spent while fulfilling this position’s duties in a typical year.

Out of 100%: 10 % Sitting 50 %Walking 40% Standing

1. In an 12 hour workday, the incumbent would:

1. Are there any working conditions – such as noise, temperature extremes, odors, etc. – involved in the job which might be described as uncomfortable or disagreeable?

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

1. Hearing Protection

2. Proper Footwear

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