Production Foreman - Full-time / Part-time

• Assist the supervisor in directing the activities and resources of daily production including work assignments, training, break, and vacation relief for production operations positions
• Assist production shifts in the absence of the supervisor
• Understand each step of product flow for assigned area or through the entire facility and aid in training new and current employees
• Working knowledge of all duties of an operator (e.g., maintain records, operate, shutdown, and clean all equipment)
• Understand and support safety as the priority
• Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications
• Verify equipment is running within accepted parameters
• Monitor compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations
• Follow and ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures are followed by others. Report any nonconformance to supervisor or manager
• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers
• Handle difficult situations diplomatically
• Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 4+ years of manufacturing/production experience preferred, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes 
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office products and company computer systems
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful manner
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to interpret and apply company policies
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer