Job Description:

Production Lead 

BabyNov USA, Mission Statement: 

Join the Babynov USA team, where great people collaborate to shape the future of nutrition for our smallest ones. Situated in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, our cutting-edge production facility is exclusively committed to crafting superior ready-to-eat baby food for the American market. Rooted in the tradition of Global Baby, our French parent company, we leverage over 25 years of global expertise in infant nutrition.

Our mission is more than just producing baby food. It’s about fostering a healthy start to life through food habits. We are an entrepreneurial and ambitious team of professionals who hold each other accountable, driven by the values of food safety, respect, and integrity. Together, we provide an array of solid baby food products designed to cater to the distinct needs of infants and toddlers from 4 months to 3 years.

At Babynov USA, we don’t just offer a job. We provide the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their parents. Join us, and you’ll find:

• Competitive wages, with additional incentives
• A comprehensive benefits package, including affordable health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K Matching

As a member of the Babynov team, you’ll be a part of an expanding organization on a noble mission, supported by the heritage of one of Europe’s leading baby food manufacturers. Here, we recognize and reward loyalty, outstanding performance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Welcome to Babynov, where great people work together to nourish the generation of tomorrow.

The Production Lead will be responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality and performance goals.

 Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide guidance and general direction to production operators and other production floor personnel, and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Babynov USA policies, standards and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses.  Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
  • Ensure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures
• Meet production goals for assigned shift and deliver desired results according to deadlines
• Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations
• Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule.
• Provide daily production data
  • Analyze daily reports provide feedback in written format
• Effectively manage employees on shift
  • Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of employees on assigned shift
  • Lead daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to production
  • Plan work schedules and assignments, and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
  • Support employee growth and develop competencies
  • Address personnel issues, partnering with HR when necessary
• Enforce 5S principles and implement lean manufacturing principles
• Maintain inventory management standards
• Serve the role as Remote Attendant under Boiler Remote Variance program

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Safety (# of recordable incidents), First Time Right, OEE, Yield, and Down Time

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field
• Successful completion of the Remote Attendant certification training & exam

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programs
• At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology

SKILLS:

• Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
• Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
• Ability to lead root cause analysis events
• Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

 PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-12 hours)
• Must be able to work around xray equipment and magnetic traps

 Soft Skills:

• Display and work with guiding principles to include: Integrity, Teamwork, Professionalism, Innovation, Transparency, &
• Safety & quality conscious and able to lead by
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Professional approach in dealing with all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• High ethical standards in alignment with our values

Position Type
This is a full-time, salary position that requires the ability to adjust working hours dependent upon need of the plant.

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.