The Lead manages a group of several work centers run by Operators. The Lead's primary responsibility is to ensure that these work centers operate effectively and in tight coordination with each other. The Lead is responsible for everything that happens within this work center including all production, transactions, etc. The Lead will communicate the schedule and any messages from the Supervisors to the Operators. Leads will also work in close conjunction together to ensure smooth and efficient process flow throughout the plant. The Lead's main goal is to remove obstacles for the current shift and next shift.

Food safety

Ensures all production is completed in accordance with company GMPs, HACCP, and USDA regulations, safety is a priority and quality is held above all else Ensures safety of food products handled by enforcing compliance to include Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygiene Practices Human safety Create a safe working environment for all laborers and proactively manage GMPs Routinely engage in LMRAs and workspace audits Quality Ensure all USDA and company policies including data collection, various quality tests (metal detector, etc.) are followed and properly documented Ensure all products are produced in tight adherence to company specifications. Involve QA and R&D in any deviations or questions Proactively adjust if any deviations occur, react quickly to eliminate Hard Hold Ensure all product information is correct on packaging (stamps, time code changes, labels, etc.); check first package off every line Monitor NWC and weight information to ensure accuracy Reporting Ensure Production and QA paperwork are properly completed Throughput Ensure all equipment is run properly and in accordance with any stated parameters or recipes Prepare the work center to run according to the posted schedule communicated by the Supervisor Organize laborers to achieve the production targets set forth by management and prioritize labor needs Feed the work center with all necessary materials required to run (raw material, ingredients, supplies, information, etc.) Produce the most product with the fewest resources available