What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pepperoni Manufacturing Lead position at Cargill?
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: Nashville, TN.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $24.25 /hr
Benefits Information
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensure compliance with all safety and food safety, and HR programs, policies, and regulations.
- Meet deadlines, be accountable and always set a positive example.
- Be customer focused and strive to produce the quality products they desire.
- Must be able to lead others through conflict resolution, engagement, and coaching.
- Comprehend Process Flow Management.
- Meet daily with supervisors and production team(s) for planning and goal tracking.
- Gather supplies, equipment, and tools for the Pack Off department (trash/inedible).
- Ensure the employees are ready to enter production area to start at set-up.
- Ensure the set-up and start-up goals of the department are met.
- Communicate to Production Supervisor and record times product order completion.
- Ensure employees are following GMP, Safety, and Operational procedures.
- Assist in staggered breaks and lunches (scheduling).
- Track employee attendance.
- Complete SSOP and downtime forms.
- Equipment per appropriate PM schedule and conduct emergency maintenance when needed.
- Verify date codes and product scheduled for the day and week.
- Monitor scanning system(s).
- Attend standup meetings.
- Ensure employees have correctly broken down equipment in the Grind Room area, covered all sensitive screens and executed a clean dry pick-up.
- Must be able to make decisions quickly in an ever-changing atmosphere.
- Focus on individuals and help them achieve their goals at this facility.
- Train and develop others.
- Recognize stakeholders for the work that they do.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds daily.
- Must be able to safely operate electric reach truck, forklift, and pallet jack (training offered).
Required Qualifications
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Availability to work weekends and overtime as required.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Must have strong problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous production, operator, and retail packaging experience.
- Proficient in maintenance and or operation of packaging equipment.
- Previous leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Prior industrial meat industry work experience with a like competitor.
- Prior work history in a production background that deals with speed and repetition.
- Recent related work history.
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Salary : $24 - $0
