Production Assistant jobs in Fayetteville, NC

Description

  We have an opening available as an Inside Production Assistant Superintendent

Summary 

Plans and directs the activities directly and/or indirectly through subordinate Supervisors or Line Leads of assigned lines. Develops, implements, and maintains records for training activities. Fills in for the Production Superintendent in his/her absence.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential Functions 

Plans and directs the activities directly and/or indirectly through subordinate Supervisors or Line Leads of assigned lines. Develop, implement, and maintain records for training activities. Responsible for efficient operation of assigned lines including meeting production schedule, meeting product quality characteristics, and controlling operating costs including labor and material usage. Analyzes, recommends and assists in developing and implementing production methods, standards, records and reports.

Plans and executes maintenance programs for assigned lines. Coordinates work with maintenance and other production shifts to effectively execute routine work orders, emergency work orders, planned work orders, and preventive maintenance work.

Establish training plans for all manufacturing employees. Responsible for developing operational and technical training documentation and delivering training to employees. Coordinates training program with other production shifts and other programs including safety and GMP.

Serves as back up to the Superintendent and is responsible for the shift in his/her absence. Has strong dotted-line relationships with other departments on site during this shift. Effectively communicates with other support departments including maintenance, outside production, quality, HR, and safety. Assists supervisors and employees from departments such as Warehouse and Distribution, Human Resources, Quality Control and Outside Production as needed.

Assures all employee safety, food safety and food quality rules and regulations are followed. Communicates same to subordinate supervisors and employees. Assures that all Supervisors and employees are properly trained.

Keeps informed daily of production schedules, recommending changes as needed to same. Takes necessary actions to remove difficulties in meeting schedules. Evaluates each shift’s activities to determine if they are conforming to production standards, (quality and quantity). Implements changes or alternatives as needed. Evaluates efficiency of operations. Makes several walk-throughs of all departments several times during shift. Assesses operating efficiency and problems. Provides guidance and feedback to aid supervisors and or leads.

Applies knowledge and techniques to generate continuous improvements in production in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Researches and recommends improved methods to achieve maximum levels of productivity.

Meets regularly with subordinate supervisors and or leads to cover schedules and activities as they pertain to each department. Coordinates departments to avoid unnecessary downtime and maximize productivity. Monitors and reviews work of supervisors.

Actively participates in efforts to ensure safety, raise quality, improve efficiencies, reduce cost, and meet delivery. Includes but not limited to new equipment projects, quality improvement efforts, cost reduction efforts, new product development, and throughput improvements.

Ensures completion of required departmental daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks.

Maintains appropriate computerized and paper records and files on pertinent information.

Maintains areas of operation in a safe and sanitary manner. Makes effective use of and makes recommendations on physical assets. Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.

Other Duties

Performs some duties of subordinate supervisors in their absence.

Coordinates with other departments to assure cooperation and timely completion of projects. Communicates and cooperates with other members of management to maintain productive and harmonious working relationships.

Drives own or company vehicle in performance of some job duties.

May represent company at outside meetings and events.

Performs some duties of subordinate supervisors in absence of same.

Ensures proper selection, training, evaluation, and discipline of and communication with employees.

Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

In the event of this employee’s absence, supervisory duties related to food safety and food quality will be assumed by the Production Superintendent. 

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

 Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires at least 2 years of college or equivalent experience, plus related experience. Additional technical or specialized training, including successful completion of Acidified Foods GMP School. Strong working knowledge of automated equipment, process based production and discrete production. Solid mechanical skills a plus. Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Business math skills required. Proficiency with personal computer and standard business software plus specialty software required. Working knowledge of applicable laws, rule, and regulations (Federal, State, EEOC, ESC, FDA, OSHA, etc.), with strong background in OSHA regulations. Must speak, read and write in English. 

Must demonstrate aptitude to manage people, set example by own conduct and work habits, make prompt and competent decisions, use authority wisely and maintain discipline, morale and teamwork at high standard.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Exercises normal supervisory functions over assigned lines, covering for other supervisors areas, and training activities on the shift.

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Personal computer, standard office equipment, own or company vehicle.

Physical Demands

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with the fingers.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. 

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. 

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work Environment

Regular office and plant conditions. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.