Crew Chief, PFS

The Crew Chief, PFS is part of the plant leadership team and is responsible for assisting with plant operations by leading and directing the production crew in the day-to-day activities. The Crew Chief, PFS also ensures a safe/food safe environment, leads sanitation of equipment, assists with inventory management, completes production paperwork/transactions, and performs required quality inspections.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Motivate and create a positive work environment through training, line corrections, and support

·       Responsibly direct hourly crew in food production, equipment maintenance, and inventory costs and control, making adjustments as needed and performing troubleshooting to prevent downtime

·       Accountable for the work performed by their hourly crew Team Members under their supervision.

·       Complete process control and administrative paperwork

·       Coach team members and recommend and participate in disciplinary actions

·       Identify and correct sanitation issues

·       Understand, follow, train, and enforce all safety, quality, sanitation, and production/operating policies and procedures to make a high-quality product in a safe and food safe manner

·       Resolve team member conflicts and problems; escalate to the Production Manager as needed

·       Maintain and support procedures and tracking for sanitation, GMP, and HACCP standards

·       Maintain building/equipment via proper operations, cleaning, and preventive maintenance; take accurate measurements using applicable tools and equipment

·       Set up and operate various production equipment and use computer controls to adjust programs, settings, parameters, etc. as needed  

·       Participate in screening, evaluation, and hiring of job candidates

·       Meet production schedules under direction of Production Manager

·       Meet regularly with rest of leadership team to provide feedback, make recommendations and plan

·       All other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Production Manager and interacts with other production departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Previous experience in food manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Good communication skills and be able to read, speak and understand English to communicate with team members, managers, and visitors. Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Proven ability to lead, influence, develop and coach a diverse group of team members
• Must have ability to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for extended periods of time on hard and wet surface
• Must be able to withstand hot temperatures and/or cold temperatures
• Must be able to push/lift up to 50lbs.
• Required use of small tools and food manufacturing machinery
• Willingness to learn and apply technology.

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

·       Builds Relationships:  Builds constructive working relationships and creates an engaging work environment

·       Develops People: Coaches others to help them gain an understanding; provides feedback and encouragement.

·       Lead Change:  Makes suggestions for improving the Team Member experience and how work gets done.

·       Inspire Others:

o   Elevates the attitudes of coworkers, praises Team Members for their unique talents and contributions.

o   Provides a model for achievement and leadership.

·       Think Critically: Problem solve issues and make recommendations.

·       Communicates Clearly:  Keeps Team Members updated; shares thoughts and ideas with others.

·       Create Accountability:  Holds Team Members and peers accountable for what they do.

Educational Level/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.