Orlando Science Center is hiring: Production Lead in Richmond

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain and uphold the company’s safety and quality standards and those set by industry while performing tasks.
• Run operational equipment for production lines to meet scheduled requirements and customer orders.
• Handle finished goods and raw materials while properly following all operational procedures as directed.
• Conduct quality checks on the production lines as required by QA guidelines.
• Verify accuracy of raw materials and finished product documentation and production reporting paperwork.
• Lead and coordinate work with the production staff
• Efficiently carry out KPO targets and minimize waste in all areas at the direction of the Operations Supervisor/Plant Manager.
• Accurately complete shift paperwork and reports daily.
• Attend regular safety training exercises and other company meetings.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in production areas to company expectations.
• Liaise with all internal and external partners to ensure appropriate and timely flow of materials into and out of production area to meet customer delivery and service levels.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.​

• Can effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

• Can lift up to 50 lbs.

• ​Experience with production/bottling in similar food industry and/or manufacturing.

• Be able to work overtime and weekends.

• Be able to cover any production shifts in case of call offs, PTOs, and any other absences.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Can effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Work cross functionally with all other departments
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Current forklift certification for sit down style forklifts preferred
• Possesses good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED: 

• High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college

 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• This job operates in a food manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand 90% of time