Lead Production- Lawrence Plant

at The Hershey Company in Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Lead Production- Lawrence Plant

Posted Date: 
 
 Apr 26, 2024

Requisition Number: 
 
 121708

Location: Lawrence, KS
We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS! Are you ready to be a part of something new? Pretzels, Inc is now a part of Hershey Salty Snacks! Join us and help with making great tasting snacks and a wonderful workplace environment.
Pay:
Starting at $24.75/hr
Overnight shifts have $2/hr shift differential
Sign-on Bonus totaling $2,000 for eligible candidates
Total Rewards:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
Paid Time Off
Shifts:
Night shift available
12 hour shifts (6pm-6am)
Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)
Candidate Process:
Please note - communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address
Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
Post Offer Background Check, Drug screen, and Physical required
The Production Relief Lead is responsible for training of employees, assisting supervisors, and providing supervision in the absence of a Production Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality
Fill out all required paperwork accurately and timely
Lead and direct the team on the task to be met each day
Coach new hourly employees on important aspects of the business (quality, safety, sanitation, productivity)
Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
Maintain good attendance and set example for the team to do the same
Setup the line and team for success each day and assist with production line as necessary
Achieve production targets
Ensure the team is working safely
Measure pretzels to go in correct bag sizes and ensure that weights, seals, and box counts are accurate and up to standard
Ensure that any equipment malfunction is immediately reported and fixed
Ensure the area is clean and sanitized correctly and up to standard at the end of each shift
Assist Supervisor in tracking attendance and timely arrival of employees in your work area
Perform daily quality inspections throughout the plant in all areas (processing, packaging, shipping, warehouse)
Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Prior experience in the food industry
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Organized with attention to detail
Understanding of OSHA requirements
Understanding of safety programs
Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Occasionally lift up to/and or move up to 50 pounds

Nearest Major Market: Lawrence

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans