Batch Operator Lead

Summary To lead and direct the day-to-day operations of the batching area on the assigned shift in a non-supervisory capacity.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Training of new hires and when procedures as updated.
Inspection / Review of documentation for completeness.
Operational Support including getting batch sheets and changeover communication.
Performing any other duties as assigned by Batching Supervisor / QA Manager.
Maintaining GMP and good housekeeping in the batching room, drum cooler room and sugar storage area.
CIP and general cleanings of batching tank, pumps and pre-blending tanks.
Bringing concentrate drums inside the blending room, opening them and visual inspection of content for any kind of abnormalities.
Bringing pre-weighed minor ingredients from weighing room, verifying their lot No and weights.
Recording Lot Numbers of all ingredients, tares batch tank and recording ingredient wise weights.
Timely and accurately blending of juices and ingredients as per formulations.
Checking critical parameters and submitting samples to Quality Lab for releasing of batch.
Co-ordinate with filling machine operator and supplying released juice batches to holding tanks for filling.
Removing all empty barrels and lids to the scarp disposal area.
Maintaining safety at workplace- wearing PPE wherever required.
Managing Spill control- first respondent, responsibly dispensing wastes at correct waste stream.
Qualifications for Lead: · Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members.
· Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
· Increases performance through greater efficiency.
· Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
· Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
· Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
· Empowers team members.
· Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
· Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
· Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
· Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Ability to read and speak English.
· Knowledge of production and sanitation SOPs, GMPs and food handling.
Education: · 3-5 Yrs experience within the Food & Beverage Industry · High School Education or equivalency · Leadership experience Preferred Skills and Abilities: · Previous mixing or batching experience · 1 year of manufacturing experience