Ken's Foods · 1 day ago
Processing Team Leader
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelKen's Foods is a company focused on maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. They are seeking a Processing Team Leader to oversee the SQF certification program, ensure quality and efficiency in the mixing operation, and supervise a team of employees in the production process.
Food ProcessingRetail
Responsibilities
Responsible for guiding the plant’s SQF certification program
Monitor the quality and efficiency of the mixing operation
Working knowledge of operation of different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation
Document Processing and Process Mixer performance
Maintain a good level of communication with Quality Control, Research & Development, Packaging and Sanitation departments
Preparation of raw materials for processing
Must possess excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills as well as reasoning ability
Work with manufacturing departments to ensure efficient schedules while abiding by processing rules
Assist R&D on new product development and refine existing products as necessary
Ensure SQF standards and quality product standards as set forth by the QC Department
Direct and supervise 30+ employees
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including, interviewing, hiring, training employees as well as addressing employee issues
Comprehend and follow process control instructions/formula recipes and procedures, including completing paperwork
Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that the correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used
Follow and enforce GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Coordinate with Production personnel to successfully transfer to the packaging lines
Assist in cleaning, maintaining and inventory of raw material storage areas
Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment
Other duties as assigned
Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met
Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies
Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner
Ensure team members produce product free of contamination
Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
Directly supervises 15-25 employees in the Food Service and Retail Kitchens. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Responsible for guiding the plant's SQF certification program
Monitor the quality and efficiency of the mixing operation
Working knowledge of operation of different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation
Document Processing and Process Mixer performance
Maintain a good level of communication with Quality Control, Research & Development, Packaging and Sanitation departments
Preparation of raw materials for processing
Must possess excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills as well as reasoning ability
Work with manufacturing departments to ensure efficient schedules while abiding by processing rules
Assist R&D on new product development and refine existing products as necessary
Ensure SQF standards and quality product standards as set forth by the QC Department
Direct and supervise 30+ employees
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including, interviewing, hiring, training employees as well as addressing employee issues
Comprehend and follow process control instructions/formula recipes and procedures, including completing paperwork
Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that the correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used
Follow and enforce GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Coordinate with Production personnel to successfully transfer to the packaging lines
Assist in cleaning, maintaining and inventory of raw material storage areas
Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment
Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met
Ensure team members follow all Ken's Food Safety and GMP policies
Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner
Ensure team members produce product free of contamination
Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
Directly supervises 15-25 employees in the Food Service and Retail Kitchens
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Company
Ken's Foods
Ken's Foods is a food production company that produces sauces and marinades.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Beisaw
Chief People Officer
John Pritchard
Chief Marketing Officer
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