KP Production Lead - KanPak - Penn Yan, NY - Golden State Foods

Overview

KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we’ll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Production Lead-Nights for expansion openings in our facility in Penn Yan, NY. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Main Functions: Production Floor Leads are able to carry out the daily production schedule, ensure escalation of any arising issues or potential issues to appropriate management, and assist within the department where necessary.

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Salary: Starting at $22.00/hour

Schedule (Rotating 12-Hour Shift Schedule)

Week A: 36 hours - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Week B: 48 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Responsibilities

• Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Follow the daily production schedule according to the product needs while communicating with the Processors throughout the shift
• Escalates any quality or production issues to all supervisors
• Understanding of the entire production process from milk intake all the way through finished goods
• Provide support and work alongside any operation that may be shirt staffed or need help
• Maintenance of all equipment in the production process
• Assist with order fulfillment adjustments, review & sign paperwork associated with these adjustments
• Understands variances in processes, directly corrects the issues or recommends potential fixes to Production Supervisor
• Assisting with continuous training of technicians
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, supporting and adhering to all Safety policies, procedures and regulations
• Responsible for working in a manner that adheres and supports all policies and procedures that support Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory requirements

Responsibilities Related to the Job/Specific Site: 

Social Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Specialized production training
• Experience of the yogurt production process
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop other staff member in a team-based environment
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications: 

Competencies/Job Skills: 

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.