Finished Goods Lead

*Job Title:* Finished Goods Lead *Reports to:* Production Supervisor We specialize in manufacturing the highest quality pet food and treats.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to the FDA's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) title 21.
110 and the guidelines set forth by AAFCO (The Association of American Feed Control Officials).
Our primary focus is to provide consumers with safe and nutritious products that contribute to the overall health and well-being of their beloved pets.
We understand the responsibility we bear in creating products that meet the highest safety standards and provide optimal nutrition for animals.
Through meticulous ingredient selection, rigorous quality control processes, and adherence to industry regulations, we ensure that every product leaving our facilities upholds our unwavering commitment to excellence.
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*Position Summary:* As the Finished Goods Team Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the finished goods department, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standard and leading a team to achieve production goals.
You will also be responsible for training team members, monitoring product quality, and facilitating communication among departments to optimize performance.
*Essential Job Functions/Duties:* *Shipping / Receiving * * Supervising daily operations of the packaging floor, including setup and operation of packaging equipment on designated product lines according to the production schedule.
* Ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards by overseeing inspections of finished goods, monitoring standard running conditions, and performing necessary adjustments to maintain quality and productivity standards.
* Coordinating production schedules with finished product requirements, monitoring output to meet production targets, and performing changeovers efficiently.
* Training team members on operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards, and providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure efficient and effective performance.
* Monitoring and recording production performance, including counts, downtime, and quality checks, and communicating with other departments to resolve issues impacting production and plant performance.
* Implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing ideas for optimizing production processes.
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork, and fostering positive employee relations.
* Collaborating with the Packaging Supervisor and other team leads to ensure smooth operations and achieve overall department goals.
* Performing safety checks on equipment, ensuring packaging integrity and appearance, and participating in production process improvement efforts.
* Recording all production performance, counts, downtime, and other quality or production-related information as required.
* Other duties as assigned by management to support departmental objectives and contribute to the success of the organization.
*Qualifications include:* * Requires experience with rules of FIFO, Allergen Compliance, GMPs’, Storage and Warehousing.
* Able to be on time and ready for work.
* Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus.
* Ability to read and write in English and have effective written and verbal skills.
* Must have basic math skills.
* Knowledge of light equipment operation and hand tools.
* Ability to stoop stand and bend in a repetitive motion.
* Capable of lifting to 50 lbs.
* Preferred experience in food warehouse management.
* Work with all department heads and attend management meetings.
* Have the necessary computer skills to perform job duties.
* Ability to train employees to operate equipment.
* Forklift operator license is required.
* High School Diploma or GED.
Post high school courses in related field preferred.
*Physical Requirements:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
*Company Information:* Riverstone is a leading manufacturer of USDA Organic Certified and all-natural pet products.
At Riverstone, quality and food safety starts with our employees and spans our entire operation from sourcing ingredients from trusted suppliers, to following safe manufacturing processing, to shipping each order right each time.
Our company is guided on the following values: * *SUSTAINABILITY* – Recognizing that as a consumer products company, we have the responsibility to use the Earth’s resources responsibly.
* *INTEGRITY* – We demonstrate candor with kindness and keep our commitments.
* *PERFORMANCE* – We are defined by our actions and the difference we make.
* *PROGRESS *– It’s not about what we are it’s about what we can become _We are committed to creating a positive work environment that is respectful to each of our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status or protected veteran status, ancestry, age or any other categories protected by law_.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
50 - $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 4x10 * Day shift * Evening shift * Night shift * No weekends Supplemental pay types: * Overtime pay People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Language: * Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: * Forklift Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: * Westminster, MD 21158 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Westminster, MD 21158: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person