Job Title:                         Flex Pack Packaging Leader          Functional Area:  Operations

Department:                   Operations                                            Business Unit:        Pepperidge Farm

Reports To (title):          Shift Supervisor                                   Location:                 Willard

Direct Reports (titles):  Spherion Employees                           FLSA:                       Hourly

General Summary

The primary function of this job is to provide leadership and coaching for the packaging processing area. In addition, the Packaging lead will work with employees in the area to ensure that our product meets the highest possible quality standards.

Principal Accountabilities

Must possess strong leadership, motivation, and training skills. Assist in creating / revising job procedures and work instructions.  Responsible for coaching and instructing other employees/operators on all approved procedures and work instructions. Ensure efficient machine speeds (at budget or better). Responsible for utilizing all resources to deliver packaging line efficiency. Conform to all quality standards (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and CTS).  Inform and instruct other employees/operators on all quality standards. Responsible for planning and conducting efficient changeovers as needed. Participate in Root Cause Analysis process using tools such as 5-Why and A3 analysis and other problem solving methods. Maintain good work area housekeeping practices according to 5S standards. Assist in training by ensuring proper placement of qualified operators.

Provide operators with the proper tools and resources to do their job safely and efficiently.

Work with operators to ensure that all product meets established quality standards.

Responsible for on time and efficient line start-ups.  This includes preparation and accuracy of all required reports and logs.

Ensure that Packaging materials/ingredients are being monitored to ensure quality.

Communicate issues with packaging quality, equipment needs, work procedures, and safety concerns to the appropriate people.  Work with operators, maintenance mechanics, and suppliers as needed to resolve issues.

Inspect and actively assist with preparation and set-up of all packaging equipment in assigned area.

Assist in testing of new products.

Create production paperwork and complete and verify end of shift reports / paperwork for accuracy.  Preferred computer skills in Excel/Word/SAP.

Follow all safety work rules and complete job tasks in a safe manner at all times.  Conduct Job Safety Observation (JSO’s) and safety audits with other employees/operators.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Specifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certification, and training normally required for competent performance in the job)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years related manufacturing experience is preferred.  Be able to safely use basic hand tools. If selected, must attend and complete all training and development courses that are deemed necessary as it relates to baking and manufacturing cookies/crackers. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have power industrial equipment certification with stacker/walker lifts.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and have the ability to write simple correspondence and memoranda.  Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must be able to measure and scale using Metric and English units of measurement.  

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to problem-solve issues involving several variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Physical Capacity screening process may be required for this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Use hands, fingers, and arms to reach and manipulate materials and equipment.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperatures and wet environments. The noise level in the work environment is high. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and approved footwear.

Must be able to work in a team environment and able to adapt to frequent change with a positive attitude. 

This position will require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations and preventive maintenance activities.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Candidates will be subject to required WorkKeys assessment(s).