ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Leads and manages the process of mixing raw ingredients to make final product
•    Set up lines with proper equipment for production
•    Identify what ingredients are needed and verify Hilo driver brings correct ingredients
•    Verify mix operators are making batches correctly
•    Review schedule and prepare for any change overs
•    Remove all ingredients/materials that are no longer needed after changeovers
•    Make sure lines are running at optimal speeds
•    Make any adjustments to mixing process or machines to ensure product quality
•    Work with quality team to make sure product meets customer expectations
•    Develop new staff through training processes
•    Ensure extruders are put together correctly and extra parts are cleaned
•    Ensure all kitchen operators are staying on task and taking proper break times
•    Must arrive 15minutes prior to shift start to ensure everything is ready for their shift
•    Work with kitchen operators to keep kitchen clean/organized during the shift and for the following shift
•    Ensure all paperwork is correct and all paperwork is being filled out daily
•    Ensure the rework of cornmeal and slurry is being checked/done daily
*Job duties include any additional functions or directions given by superiors.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS
•    Strong leadership skills
•    Works well under pressure
•    Meets time requirements
•    Mechanically inclined

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Food Safety Responsibilities: To help ensure all personnel and equipment GMPs are in proper order and being followed. To report anything that cannot be corrected by immediate team members to appropriate supervisor and/or management staff for follow-up.

Job Description will grow and change as business directs so the company stays competitive

Positional Back Up: In case of absents of Kitchen Lead, the Kitchen Lead duties will be performed by the Shift Production Supervisor.

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