12-Hour Blending Team Lead

Job description

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us. Position Overview 2-2-3 Schedule: 6AM - 6PM or 6PM - 6AM Performs activities related to the blending department. They are to provide direction and assistance with blending and seasoning activities to ensure safe and efficient preparation of raw meat product for processing, and sanitation of the Blending and Seasoning rooms in compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Oversee the set up and operation of the blending room equipment and processes to meet the blending schedule. Adjust the Blender Operator work schedules as exceptions arise to ensure production needs are met; works with Shift Facilitators to ensure adequate helper coverage is available as needed. Review and monitor all paperwork generated and completed by Blending Operators, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc. Create LPNs for meat received. Plan and schedule regrind usage from Case Pack, controlling inventory and ensuring regrind quantities are within the specifications identified within the operational parameters by product. Oversee blending production; monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency for stuffing, and assist with weighing spices and performing blending operator duties as needed. Complete the daily production report, tracking and reporting staffing, down time and blends completed. Review and update Standard Operating Procedures; ensure they accurately represent the process in place and are being followed. Monitor the production process flow and make suggestions for throughput improvements; complete continuous improvement projects as assigned. Participate in test product planning meetings prior to and after the test runs. Communicate major production issues and concerns to the Plant Manager; relay concerns with regard to equipment performance, product quality, safety and food safety in a timely manner. Promote a positive and supportive work environment. Assist with and ensure sanitation duties are completed as required, and perform more extensive sanitation tasks as assigned on Master Sanitation days. Follow and ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required. Follow and ensure compliance with established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures. Follow and ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies. Experience Previous leadership experience is preferred, and a minimum of 6 months experience as a Blending Operator would be helpful. Must possess strong computer proficiency, and exposure to MAS500 preferred. Must have the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and have excellent problem solving skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing environmental conditions. Must possess strong math skills, effective interpersonal communication skills, strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Skills Communication Skills Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Computer Skills Must possess computer proficiency with Excel, Outlook, SalmWiki and MAS500 or related integrated ERP manufacturing software system. Mathematical Skills Must have strong basic math skills, with the ability to calculate percentages and fractions for recipe quantities and meat formulations. Other Requirements Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders. The partner must regularly lift up to 50# and carry upstairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a wide variation of temperatures, ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various other work areas. The work environment in Blending is wet and slippery. The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud. Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, composite-toed slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection at all times in the production areas. Gloves, goggles, face shield, dust mask, rain suits and rubber boots will be required at different times in the course of the work being performed. Benefits and Compensation Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.