Packaging Team Leader NV

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Responsible for training, guidance, and enforcement of compliance to SQF certification
• Maintain safety, policies, rules and regulations as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Manage the flow of product from the kitchen through the packaging lines to the Warehouse
• Maintain the highest quality standards while controlling manpower
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment
• Other duties as required

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met
• Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ensure team members produce product free of contamination
• Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Packaging Foremen who leads operators and general labor in Packaging department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises hourly non-supervisory employees.