RTE Lead 2nd Shift

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you'll join us!

Compensation: The Hourly pay for this position is $22.85 pls $1.25 shift differential, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

Hours are 2nd shift: Mon-Thurs 3:45pm-2:45am

What We're Seeking

A motivated, quality conscious professional who ensures that production employees are properly utilizing standard work for their position that will result in producing the highest quality, most cost-effective products possible. This position plays an active role in the Company's Lean initiatives.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

General

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks assigned by Production Supervisor.
• The ability to collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.

Leadership

• Leads the production team by promoting the Spirit of EA Sween Company and creating a friendly and positive work environment.
• Coordinates the on-the-job training of all production employees in specific areas, including standard work, safety, GMP and completion of paperwork for all team members.
• Leads by example by maintaining a good attendance record and promotes the importance of following the Attendance Policy with all production employees.
• Ensure production employees are treated fairly in a friendly, safe, clean and positive work environment.

Food Safety and Quality

• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Follows and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all EA Sween and Operations policies and procedures.
• Promotes food safety with all production employees and immediately reports any food safety concerns to the production manager.

Safety and Health

• Performs job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Promotes workplace safety with production employees and immediately reports any safety concerns to the production manager.
• Successfully completes the mandatory EA Sween Quarterly Safety Training sessions for complying with both OSHA regulations and EA Sween policies.
• Zero safety incidences of team members.

Production

• Validate that all team members are following standard work 100% of the time. Coach team to higher performance levels.
• Work with Line Controllers to ensure accurate completion of downtime reports and raw material production reports for each work order using Redzone.
• Ensure employees are rotating for each work order.
• With guidance from Production supervisor, coach, discipline and document work performance and/or policy violations.
• Communicate daily with Production supervisor and Production manager regarding any issues or concerns.
• Fills in on the Production line as an as-needed basis.
• Works with the Production Management team on updating position descriptions and standard work.
• Properly cross-train in all positions or areas.
• Meet or exceed 95% fill rates.

Cost (Continuous Improvement)

• Contribute to Lean activities.
• Suggest additional types of employee training as it relates to process improvement/lean.
• Work with Production employees, as well as quality assistant, Production supervisor and maintenance techs to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible.
• 25% waste reductions

Equipment & PPE

• Trays
• Scoops
• Scale
• Slicing equipment
• I-pad
• Miscellaneous small utensils
• Ear plugs

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years pervious food experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include occasional overtime and on occasion work on weekends (Saturday)

Preferred

• Previous machine operating experience
• Previous experience conducting performance reviews

Physical Demand/Work Environment

• Able to spend 95% of time on the production floor continuously
• Able to be on feet continuously
• Able to work in cool conditions, 32-45 degrees continuously
• Able to keep up with manufacturing speeds on production lines continuously
• Able to bend, turn, push and pull frequently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Able to cross-train in all positions in Production area

How You'll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what's right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

E.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match - fully vested after 2 years
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)