Production Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type : Hourly

Shift : Nights 12 hours shifts

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Position Summary :

Support for Department Supervisor, Department Superintendent and Department Manager. Coordinate activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Work and communicate with the Processing Supervisor to coordinate the daily activities of the B&L, oils, ILS and spice room department including staffing, re-work, ingredients, helping to adjust batches monitoring packaging activities, spice room weighing, and monitoring processing activities

Give direction to and help manage and monitor the training of all team members in B&L, oils, ILS and spice room departments, including packaging and processing in all areas. Plan, schedule, organize and delegate production needs. Ensure that lines are staffed properly to produce product. Ensure that employees are trained to perform the job to which they are assigned. Administer work rules and company policies in a fair and consistent manner

Prepare all necessary documents and reports in an accurate and timely fashion

Monitor B&L, oils, ILS and spice room areas for standard operating procedure (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance

Maintain sanitary conditions in the facility. Follow good housekeeping procedures at all times

Responsible for supporting the SQF Program and performing other duties as assigned

Act as backup for other Department Lead (Processing) or other shifts as needed and fill in for Processing Supervisor as needed

Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects

Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma / GED

Experience in the food manufacturing environment with oils, dressings and / or sauces and operating lift equipment preferred

Knowledge and Skills :

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with the ability to give and follow directions accurately

Must be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently; have an understanding of continuous system processing, packaging, oil offloading (rail side) and ingredient weighing

Possess leadership skills and the ability to train employees

Requires computer skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point as well as mathematical skills

Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits :

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Hourly Base Range of $24.79 - $30.84

• The base hourly range provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to : candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location / geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Physical Demands :

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment :

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and

Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.