Responsible for Shift Packaging Production in a 135MM lb/year pasta manufacturing facility. Specifically responsible for ensuring Safe work practices, Quality specifications/ Food Safety/Quality procedures are followed, Developing/Compliance to Standard Work procedures, and adherence to production scheduling/staffing requirements. Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance and Quality Leadership to provide active leadership in support of Daily Operations. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** MO Lee’s Summit **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Night Processing Lead **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 3rd Shift, 11:00pm-7:30am, Full Time with Shifts agreed upon hire *Effective 3/1/25: Hours will be 6:00pm-6:30am, working a 2/2/3 schedule. **Work Location:** 200 NW Victoria Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $26.00- $30.00 per hour, with $1.50 per hour shift differential. **Leadership** : Full shift responsibility of Processing Operations. Required to effectively administer the Company Handbook in addition to providing operational/maintenance leadership and decision making with the advice and counsel of the Shift Supervisor and/or Department Manager. Takes direction from Staff members and clearly executes the plan of action. Conducts him/herself as a representative of the leadership team for the company and provides direction, coaching, and discipline as required. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)** + Coordinate and adhere to crewing schedule + Execute the production schedule + Coordinate Maintenance efforts with Technicians on shift + Safety training and compliance to safety policies/practices + Ensure direct reports are 100% 5S compliant + Quality training and shift adherence to HACCP + Ensure Startup/Running/Shutdown duties are performed by direct reports and cleaning expectations are met. + Active member of the Safety or Food Safety/Quality (FSQ) committee + Provide accurate/detailed shift recaps + Meet Reprocessing/Regrind expectations **Principles/Values** + Leadership characteristics embody Zerega-Lee’s Summit defined set of Values and Operating Principles. **Values** + Integrity - “We do what we say we are going to do” + Commitment - “The character of our team is reflected in the commitment we demonstrate to its success” + Passion/Bias for Action -“We act with intensity and purpose with all that we do” **Operating Principles** + Simplicity -“We always seek opportunities to drive complexity out of our operation” + Collaboration - “Together we always achieve more” + Accountability - “We hold ourselves and each other accountable for execution excellence” **Qualifications** + Minimum of 3 years of Leadership in a Manufacturing Environment (Food/Pharma preferred) + Some College Preferred + Capable of Supervisor 1 position in 2-3 years + Required Knowledge and Min 1 year experience in: + HACCP Program Management + Standard Work + Centerlining + 5S + Rapid Changeover (RCO) + Statistical Process Control (SPC Sampling plans) + FDA Regulatory Requirements + AIB Consolidated Standards + TPM **Documentation of Best Practice Work Instructions for Standard Work** **Monitors and controls Press and Dryer operations** + Performs die format and recipe changes on Short and Long Goods press as procedures require. + Constantly reviews the processing operation and parameters to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement. + Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required. + Regularly monitors Die Washing operations and Flour Unloading operations. + Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. **Participates in Quality Assurance program** + Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures. + Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures. + Audits and Maintains accurate and detailed QA records. + Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required. **Participates in plant maintenance program** + Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas. + Performs preventive maintenance activities as required. + Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs. + Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues. **Participates in Plant Safety Programs** + Knows, understands, follows, and ensures Zerega’s GMP policies and any federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times. + Ensures direct reports works in a safe manner at all times and leads by example. **Other Duties:** + Participates, complies, and follows 5S organizational program. + Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. + Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies used in Pressroom. **Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience:** The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience. + High school diploma. + Post-secondary education and /or a technical trade certificate is desired. + Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred. **Computer Skills:** + Must have the ability to learn and work effectively with Windows based OS and the plant’s internal “Infostream” data collection program. + Expertise and/or proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets are an asset. **Physical Requirements:** + The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75lbs. + The employee must have the ability work in physically demanding situations, e.g., bending and reaching while standing, leaning, and squatting. + Must be able to climb ladders and work on platforms at elevations of 100 feet. **Working Environment:** + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. + The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions. + The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments. + The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions. + The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the cleaning / sanitation processes. **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.