Production Foreman - Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Northern Gold Foods (USA) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products and we're looking for a Production Foreman at our facility in Junction City. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive wage.

POSITION: Production Foreman

REPORTS: Production Management

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the coordination of production activities within the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Carrying out production objectives while meeting strict quality control standards and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.
• Able to generate reports from production reports.
• Employee training, identification of talent and areas for improvement
• Troubleshooting process issues and executing corrective actions.
• Successfully learn functionality and flow of production equipment and processes
• Liaising with other Supervisors and departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and warehouse.
• Supervise within a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends.
• Other tasked as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or lead hand role in a manufacturing environment; preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in the food processing industry.
• Proficient in MS office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated superior decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work successfully in team building and independent problem solving
• Efficiency in time management and prioritizing urgency of given situations
• Strong record of working with tight deadlines and high volumes of product.
• Highly motivated and efficient while possessing both interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude; and basic troubleshooting skills
• Adept at working directly with production personnel in a professional manner

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP as it relates to food production

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling job requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking up to 12 hours
• Lifting and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Continually bending, stooping, twisting, use arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift
• Occasionally kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, working at heights and climbing steps with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Candidates must be willing to cross-training on various line positions
• Role will require shift flexibility
• Must be available to work overtime hours if needed
• Operation is located in a manufacturing facility and attached warehouse