Confections Production Line Leader

At Lipari Foods it’s an exciting time to join our subsidiary manufacturing company, JLM Manufacturing.   As part of our team, you’ll enjoy the repetition and predictability associated with the many exciting positions we have.   Once you learn our processes you’ll become an intricate part of a well-oiled machine that helps supply nuts, confections, candies, sub and wedge sandwiches to our customers within our distribution area.  

 At Lipari Foods it's an exciting time to join our team!

  We offer:

• Competitive Wage 
• 1st and 2nd shift schedules
• Advancement opportunities
• PTO time after 90 days
• Competitive benefits
• 401k with company match
• Employee of the Month program

Job Summary: The role of the production line leader is the key point of contact for their production line. They are responsible for hourly production  rates, quality, and training of production associates. They are the right hand to the production supervisor in meeting daily quotas and goals. They are also responsible for their line start-up on time and break down at end of shift.

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Verifies all item numbers on materials being brought to line.
• Completes line production paperwork
• Identifies over usage of materials and assists in reduction of waste ingredient materials
• Demonstrates basic set up and operational knowledge of all line related equipment
• Ensures line run rules, line equipment settings   and run rates are being followed
• Promotes safe work behaviors in other  employees and acts as a safety team member
• Provides assistance and direction to line employees to maximize labor utilization
• Reports any violations of company policy to management personnel
• Assists the Supervisor with staffing and training needs of crew members
• Supports Supervisor with execution of their job duties
• Notifies Supervisor of all down times. Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns
• Assists in implementing equipment and process improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

    Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required. Strong organizational skills required
• Ability to lead fairly, firmly and consistently
• Ability to interact and to manage conflict in  stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective
• The ability to identify, define, and solve problems, and to coach production employees to do the same
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results
• A sense of accountability for results
• Experience with SSOP's, GMPs, Food Sanitation

  Required Knowledge And Skills: 

  Education: High School Degree or equivalent.

  Experience: Ability to run production equipment and work in a fast paced production area

  Technical Skills: Basic Computer Skills including MS Office

  Licensure: N/A

  Working Environment:

  Work is done in various areas of the production rooms 

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, servicing 13 states including Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. We are located in Warren, MI and have been servicing our customers since 1963.  With our 'Take Care of the Customer' approach, we have made it our mission to make customer service our focus. We are looking to fill this position with a positive, team-minded individual looking to grow with us!