Production Technical Lead- 2nd Shift

• Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety and quality teams to identify and resolve production, safety or quality challenges
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, product scale-up and trials
• Provide daily communication on productivity, safety and quality performance with front-line operators. Solicit improvement suggestions and provide recognition.
• Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure all regulatory and company quality standards are met.

• High school diploma or GED
• College coursework preferred

• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry
• Proven experience with troubleshooting processing equipment and implementation of technical solutions
• Production Lead experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred

• Lead with Company Purpose and Values
• Punctual. Demonstrates consistent attendance and dependability by being on time for every scheduled shift, completing a full shift, following company policy for reporting absences and adhering to break times.
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Basic computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Office
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership through influence and coaching
• Understand, adhere to and uphold standards for safety, quality and productivity
• Write routine reports, procedures and provide training to assigned personnel
• Composed and resilient in quickly changing environments
• Operation and reading of measuring devices, including scales, rulers and thermometers
• Process and mechanical aptitude, including ability to read, understand and apply OEM and Company equipment manual and bulletin operating procedures/principles
• Basic math skills, including use of a calculator

• Advanced knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations (OSHA 10/30)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be capable of working in hot (100 °F) or cold (0 °F) environments for extended periods of time.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AFNA does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.