Florence, Kentucky Florence, Kentucky Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprisel. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them. Diversity Statement Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. About the Role: Assists in facilitating and achieving plant goals of safety, food safety, quality, efficiency and productivity. Incorporates Company associate relations philosophy of "Associate Empowerment" to foster a positive work environment. Visibly supports Company policy, decisions and objectives at all times. Reports to RMT (Operations Supervisor). Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of: operation of batch manufacturing equipment, operation of high-speed packaging, production maintenance, sanitation, distribution or administrative specialties required. Food manufacturing experience is preferred. Main Responsibilities: * Coordinates efforts of assigned personnel to achieve goals of safety, quality, efficiency, sanitation, scrap and attendance. * Carries out daily production plans. Works with associates to develop recommendations for changes to equipment. Completes work orders, personnel reports, and shift reports. * Communicates, trains and monitors good manufacturing practice standards with emphasis in areas of safety, housekeeping and quality. * Communicates with RMT to understand needs of production and when overtime is expected. Mandatory overtime expected of Lead will be at discretion of RMT. * Ensures that accidents are reported and investigated. Assists Safety Team with recommendations for improvement, modifications and corrective action. * Works with assigned personnel on PM's, work order requests, records, and reports. * Communicates Company policies and holds assigned associates responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with them. * "Empowers" assigned personnel to become self-directing. Develops assigned personnel to make decisions pertaining to their operational areas. * Serves as resource, providing leadership and training to assigned personnel, assess job assignments, methods and priorities. Evaluates performance of assigned personnel. * Monitors and coordinates efforts in safety, sanitation and equipment training. * Assist in conducting communications, including workpace and task force meetings. * Performs other duties as directed or necessary. How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
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Production Lead Operator - B Crew