Packaging Lead (2nd Shift)

The role

The Packaging Lead directs and controls the processing and packaging area on one shift. This person manages 15 to 30 employees to meet production goals, quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

What you will do

• Directs all plant hourly work force personnel from ingredient making to off dock shipping.
• Shares joint responsibility with the Shift Supervisor for budgeted production, ingredient recovery, quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintains safe work practices and participates in safety programs.
• Recommends necessary adjustments to Process Leads and Operators to maintain productivity.
• Ensures adherence to plant GMPs and inspects equipment and food contact areas for sanitation.
• Trains subordinates in safety, accident prevention, and all aspects of the operation.
• Ensures compliance with USDA and FDA laws and company policies.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to the Shift Supervisor.
• Directs and coordinates 15 to 30 employees.
• Responsible for daily logs and production reports.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Self-motivated
• Able to problem solve
• Detail-oriented
• Able to stay on task

About the company

J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include brands such as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots.