Production Lead -2nd Shift at JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC in Elgin, Illinois

Job Description:

Production Lead 

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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   Supervision Support:

   
   
   
   
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     Assist supervisors in overseeing work area personnel, managing production workflow, delegating tasks, and monitoring production schedules. (30% Essential)

     
     
   
   
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     Communicate with support groups to ensure production lines have the resources needed to meet schedules. (10% Essential)

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Machine Operations:

   
   
   
   
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     Assist machine operators with operations, changeovers, and training new employees. (15% Essential)

     
     
   
   
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     Collaborate with maintenance for machine repairs when required. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Backup Support:

   
   
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     Act as a backup for various line positions, including machine operators and supervisors, and handle additional tasks as needed. (10% Essential)

     
     
   
   


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   Supply Management:

   
   
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     Provide production employees with necessary supplies, equipment, and machine parts for daily tasks. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   


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   Quality and Documentation:

   
   
   
   
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     Ensure JBSS quality procedures and programs are followed and maintained; assist with SQF, JST, and new hire training. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   
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     Check work order accuracy and collaborate with machine operators to address and resolve production documentation issues. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Communication and Reporting:

   
   
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     Communicate with other departments and deliver production status reports. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   


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   Audit Preparation:

   
   
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     Maintain audit-ready work areas and assist with internal and external audits. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   


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   Safety and GMP:

   
   
   
   
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     Support JBSS safety, quality/food safety, and GMP programs. (5% Essential)

     
     
   
   
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     Maintain compliance with current good manufacturing practices, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.

     
     
   
   
   
   

Other Responsibilities:

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  Ensure food safety and quality by maintaining preventive controls and reporting any issues immediately to management.

  
  


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  Foster collaboration by sharing knowledge and skills within the team and across departments.

  
  


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  Support technical, professional, and leadership development.

  
  


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  Practice and promote workplace safety, reporting potential hazards and conducting safety observations.

  
  

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.