What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead position at Oregon Freeze Dry?
Shift Lead
Who?
Does Shift Lead sound like your next job title?
This exciting opportunity is offered by Oregon Freeze Fry, makers of Mountain House. Oregon Freeze Dry is a World Class, purpose-driven technology solutions company with nearly six decades of freeze-drying expertise. We find inspiration in our ability to create solutions, through the science and craft of freeze drying or lyophilization, that improve the lives of individuals and communities around the globe. Our driven and passionate team needs to expand, as we continue to experience sustainable growth across multiple markets.
What?
The Shift Coordinator at Plant 4 coordinates shift activities and crews, prioritizing Safety and Quality, to ensure shift schedule is complete and setups are done for the next shift.
Main aspects of the role include:
- Creates and requires a safe, respectful environment for all employees.
- Audits and supports Safety and Quality practices and programs.
- Works closely with resources to identify and eliminate constraints limiting production throughput and aggressively implements team suggestions for improvements.
- Provides day-to-day leadership by:
- Communicating with all operators to ensure they have what is needed to do their job(s).
- Working with operators to facilitate decision-making.
- Helping to solve safety, equipment, product and production problems.
- Understands, demonstrates, and explains the principles of lean manufacturing and how methodology guides production changes/improvements.
- Train and evaluate operators on training courses required to perform their job tasks.
- Provides instruction to employees on how to perform tasks more efficiently or safely.
- Attending daily production scheduling meetings and preparing log of daily shift activities
You!
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, or equivalent. This person must have an in-depth knowledge of equipment, products and production procedures, with preference given to someone with food manufacturing experience. Additionally, experience as a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or Coordinator strongly preferred. This candidate will have proven leadership abilities, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, and basic math abilities.Additionally, we expect this person to be able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Curious? Apply with your resume at or you can find more information about our company on our website.
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Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.
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