Nor-Am Cold Storage in Cherokee, IA, is looking to hire a full-time Production Lead 2nd Shift.
Reports to – Production Supervisor
Starting Pay: based on experience.
Common tasks
- Able to lead and motivate a group of employees.
- Understands the production workflow and can efficiently execute tasks.
- Complete necessary paperwork
- Holds safety in high regard, follows all safety rules for equipment and general operations. Takes responsibility for their own safety by acting in a safe manner at all times. Takes responsibility for the safety of co-workers by calling out un-safe behavior on the spot.
- Actively participates in the HACCP and BRC programs, follows all Food Safety SOP’s.
- Actively participates in the LEAN management program, striving to increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Confirms that all direct reports are properly trained and following GMPs and SOPs and that each employee is continuously fulfilling his/her duties in that capacity.
- Works with the Production Supervisor and QA Lead to assure that adequate resources are available so that production is conducted in a manner that achieves food safety, quality, and conforms to all regulatory guidelines. Supports the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the production facility.
- Identifies deficiencies in their area and ensures they are handled effectively and efficiently, prioritizing activities for the highest level of food safety and quality.
- Works directly with QA to resolve product issues that involve any aspect of the production facility.
- Communicate effectively with other production employees, warehouse team, and administration staff.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area. Cleans throughout the day.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
- Perform duties at the direction of supervisor including any special projects or other assignments as needed by manager/supervisor.
Opportunities to advance
Nor-Am values promoting employees from within and offers internal leadership programs for front line employees who are interested in growing in their leadership capacity.
Why work for Nor-Am?
- Competitive Pay.
- Paid Time Off beginning day 1.
- Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
- Immediate access to your earned wages!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Financial Wellness Program
- 401k with company match
- Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees’ school aged kids every year….backpack day is our favorite day of the year!
Preferred