Production Team Lead

Compounding/ Mixing Production LeadOntario, CAAbout the Role:Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc. is the newest member of the Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. family of companies. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America's favorite salads, healthy fresh foods and salad dressings maker. Our "Taylor Family" is passionate about making high-quality, great-tasting products for families across North America.The Compounding Lead's responsibility is to provide daily support to line personnel and updates to the shift supervisor. The Lead trains all new and existing team members on daily tasks. Responsible for following and enforcing all General Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties.Pay Range: $21.00/ hrStatus: Hourly, FulltimeDays of the Week Needed: weekends and holidaysShifts:2nd 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Sun-Thursday $.25 shift Differential3rd 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM, t-Saturday $.50 shift DifferentialWork Hours: 8 hours and possible OTKey Responsibilities:· Follow all Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties.· Train and assign daily tasks to employees.· Relieve employees for breaks and lunches.· Coordinates raw material from the warehouse team needed by work order issued.· Assign and direct the daily tasks of production workers and monitor completion.· Audits mixing process, following operators tracking form.· Oversee analytical testing by batch specifications.· Review inventory consumption in the inventory system for each batch.· Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and KPIs.· Maintains a clean and safe work area, disposing of excess materials.· Provides timely updates to supervisors and management.· Ensure proper handoff to the following shift lead. Escalates all safety, employee, and operating issues to shift supervisors and management.· Performs other related duties as assigned.Environment:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hair and beard net, gloves, safety shoes, bump cap, smocksChemical Exposure: Cleaning Supplies and Food AllergensTemperature: Refrigerated 67 degrees FahrenheitQualifications:· 2-5 years of experience in food or chemical compounding, mixing, or batching processes.· Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role in a manufacturing or production environment.· Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards.· Knowledge of ingredient handling, weighing, and mixing processes.· Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and Chemical Handling.· Ability to read and interpret batch records, formulas, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).· Skilled in operating mixers, pumps, scales, pallet jacks, and other compounding equipment.· Basic understanding of quality control tests (e.g., pH, Brix, moisture, viscosity).· Experience using tablets or computers to enter data and complete documentation.Physical demands and abilities:· Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment.· Ability to lift/push/pull up to 52· Ability to bend twist, stoop, squat, and pivot.· Ability to walk and stand for 8+ hour shifts.Benefits:· Medical/ Vision/ Dental PPO only· Up to 4% 401k Matching company contribution.· Company-paid life insurance.· Vacation· Sick Pay· 7 Paid HolidaysE-Verify compliantEOE

Created: 2025-05-22