Production - Lead Hand

Support the daily management of the Production department by performing a wide variety of duties to assist in quality control, sanitation, and stock rotation; as well as, planning, assigning, and leading the work of others. Supervising the department staff and acting as the go-to person in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily Production Line duties include producing high-quality fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for local foodservice and retail markets; learning to use dicers, cutters, slicers, and packaging equipment.
• Ensures completion of and review daily production quality check sheets.
• Regularly review the progress of work in department to ensure that staff are supported, questions have been answered, and problems solved.
• Help ensure that the quality and freshness of produce is always maintained throughout the department.
• Supports the production management team with coordinating and scheduling the timely processing of product according to customer requirements.
• Take direction from the Production Manager and keep them informed of department activities on an on-going basis.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager.
• In the absence of production manager/assistant manager performs duties of production manager including but not limited to:
  • Submitting work orders for items needing repair or maintenance

SCHEDULE

• Flexible but will include weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Minimum acceptable qualifications, experience & personal qualities required by the job holder)

• Good communication skills both verbal and written (English).
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
• Ability to learn and apply knife skills.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed):

• Food Safe Level 1
• Hepatitis A Vaccination
• Hearing Protection

BENEFITS:

• Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
• Employee discounts on products.
• Development opportunities.