Job Summary:
The Production Lead position is responsible for a variety of different production duties. This person will provide operational leadership and collaboration with logistics, warehouse, purchasing, and facility production areas. He or she will help drive continuous improvement processes and develop new strategies for continual improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set and meet effective goals for the production team.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
• Daily evaluation of staffing schedules to ensure all production activities are completed.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation requirements are met and maintained.
• Ensure all aspects of production meet or exceed our Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed.
• Ensure all production operations and personnel are following OSHA safety requirements.
• Handle training of new employees on the production floor.
• Communicate with supervisors about production schedules and customer orders.
• Monitor status of all production areas as assigned.
• Operate forklifts to move, pull, load and unload materials.
• Use handheld scanning devices and inventory management system daily.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be punctual and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-intensity environment.
• Proven ability to manage, direct, and develop personnel.
• Excellent communication skills at a cross-functional level (i.e. throughout the company).
• Proficient with computer applications; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including walking, standing, stooping and Climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without restriction, using proper safety methods.
• Must be extremely detail oriented.
• Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including but not limited to; wheat, soy, egg, milk,.
• Ability to work in open environments, exposed to pungent odors and varying climates.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1 year management experience in manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

HB’s Vision:
To positively impact the lives of our families, partners, and communities for future generations by leading innovation in the food chain.

HB’s Mission:
To develop and deliver the best food solutions for people and planet.

Values:
The values by which HB Specialty Foods operates its business are based upon the Company’s own, unique “BLENDS” concept:

COLLABORATION
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
APPRECIATION
KINDNESS
SAFETY

HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238.