Process Research Director jobs in Modesto, CA

Job Title: Process Lead ($25.50 Per Hour)

Schedule: Sunday-Tuesday & every other Wednesday from 5:00pm-5:00am
Department:  Supply Chain

Reports to:  Supervisor

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Supervises production team members in a freeze-dried manufacturing or retail packaging environment. Ensures compliance to quality specifications, preserves product integrity, plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Ensures effective employee relations by providing employee coaching and development and participating in making employment decisions.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls, maintaining QC paperwork, and providing regular progress reports to supervisor. This person will resolve minor to major quality problems with the facility; evaluate and take correct action when necessary regarding product at all levels of product movement; educate and instruct plant personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment and general sanitation and housekeeping practices while confirming these procedures are maintained.  

 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 

• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. An ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results. An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution. In addition to, strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities.  
    
    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;  frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and  some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity:   50% or more sitting,  50% or more walking, and  50% or more standing.
• The job is performed under  frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing   warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 30 lbs. is required.