Production Foreman
Production Foreman
Dairy Farmers of America
Richmond, IN
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- 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 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
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Dairy Product Manufacturing
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