Operations Tech/ Team Lead in California CA

The vision of SunOpta is to be the most innovated, vertically integrated provider of organic ingredients and healthy food solutions.

Job Title:
Ops - Operations Technician

FLSA Status (US):
Non-Exempt

Department:
Operations

Reports To:
Production Supervisor

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing support to the leadership team and employees at the site. Performs fill- in duties that will assist the team in the production of aseptically packaged products in a safe, clean work environment. As well as all functions relating to operating the production equipment used to manufacture food products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
• Serve as a source of technical knowledge and expertise for the production line.
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures, trains employees and project development.
• Performs all jobs in the area as necessary to cover breaks, PTO and training.
• Assume the responsibilities of shift supervisor in his/her absence.
• Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment.
• Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.
• Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on all machines.
• Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
• Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork.
• Proficient and comfortable using a computer.
• Performs a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Prepare, distribute and maintain records and paperwork related to assigned tasks.
• Audit quality, safety and other processes.
• Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, train employees and project development.
• Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that would hinder production.
• Must follow all employee safety, food safety and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for proper shift handoff with incoming/outgoing operators.
• Must wear all required PPE; such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields and safety glasses.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Fill in as needed in the absence of the shift supervisor as a supervisor in training.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works with minimal amount of supervision
• Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision
• A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.
• Flexibility to cover other shifts and weekends, as needed.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or higher preferred; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Food Manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Candidate must possess the knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages and percentages. Must be able to read and write in English.

Travel Requirements:

None as part of normal job requirements; but travel may occur per management due to training needs and job related functions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Approximately; 100% of work is performed in a manufacturing facility which is not climate controlled and may contain allergens. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and stand for long periods of time.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED