Lead Production- Lawrence Plant at The Hershey Company

Posted in Other 11 days ago.

Location: Lawrence, Kansas





Job Description:

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



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