Fine Dining Cook - Casino jobs in Vallejo, CA

Production Lead

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional OT/weekends. 1:30pm - 1130pm

This is a temporary to hire position. Candidates must be able to work through a temporary staffing agency.

Objective: Assist the Production Supervisor in the oversight of production personnel ensuring that production associates are engaged in all phases of production. This may include but is not limited to safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization and cost, training and cross training, and production planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Supervise, evaluate and train (or assist in the training of) production personnel in quality, safety and machine operation

· Maintain a safe and efficient production area

· Coach and motivate production personnel in order to meet deadlines and production goals

· Identify and communicate maintenance repairs, replacements, and upgrades with maintenance staff

· Monitor and track production KPI which may include but not limited to production downtime, waste, product quality,

efficiency

· Direct and guide personnel in daily activities in order to achieve consistent high quality product.

· Coach production personnel, assist in the delivery of progressive discipline

· Update and enforce quality procedures- GMP, CCP, FIFO and other quality related policies

· Maintain an audit ready facility

· Recommend improvements of facility, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

· Accompany USDA inspector and or auditors as needed. Work with Production Supervisor to address and correct deviations

• Assist plant management in reviewing shift operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment and procedures

· Other duties assigned.

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma

· 2 years in a food processing/food manufacturing facility.

· Firm knowledge and understanding of manufacturing plant processes preferably with USDA and FDA experience.

· Good written and oral communication skills as this position will interact heavily with customers, both internal and external to Valley Find Foods.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and extrapolate information to different aspects of the job.

· Prior management of people required.

· Able to work with cross functional departments within the organization.

· Excellent problem solving and corrective action/resolution skills.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Strong computer skills with experience using Windows based systems, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

· No travel restrictions (ability to visit all Company facility locations and suppliers).

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may conduct analytical testing daily. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may be exposed to chemicals and must use appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the food manufacturing environment can be loud.

Core Competencies, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Candidates should be self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution. In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:

· Highly organized, committed to follow through, enthusiasm and motivation

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

· Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment;

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person