Lead Production- Lawrence Plant

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