Lead- Pack Off

Pack Off Lead

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you'll join us!

Compensation for this role is $22.85 per hour plus weekend shift differential of $1.75
Hours: Fri-Sun 5am-6:30pm

What We're Seeking

A reliable, quality-driven leader with strong attention to detail who is committed to developing team members and ensuring consistent adherence to production, quality standards, policies, standard work, and safety practices. Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes for greater efficiency without compromising product quality. Demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude that inspires and motivates others, while adapting swiftly to changing priorities and demands.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

General

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.
• Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Lead the pack-off team by fostering a positive, collaborative work environment that reflects E.A. Sween's values.
• Ensure team adherence to standard work procedures 100% of the time; provide coaching to elevate performance.
• Create a fair, safe, and supportive work environment for all team members.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Production Supervisors to coach, discipline, and document team performance as needed.
• Manage employee orientation, on-the-job training, and compliance with standard work, safety, GMPs, and paperwork completion.
• Communicate daily with the Support Supervisor and Production Supervisor about any team issues or concerns.
• Maintain personal attendance and monitor team attendance, reinforcing the Production Attendance Points Policy.

Food Safety and Quality

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, supporting SQF 2000, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Adhere to and enforce all GMPs, standard work, and safety practices; report non-compliance to supervisors.
• Maintain high standards in food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Safety and Health

• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Consistently wear and ensure team members wear required safety gear (e.g., hard hats, gloves).
• Complete mandatory E.A. Sween quarterly safety training in alignment with OSHA and company policies.
• Maintain a zero-incident safety record for team members.

Production

• Oversee product specifications, packaging, coding, and employee rotation schedules.
• Ensure accurate product counts and timely submission of completed paperwork within 30 minutes of work order completion.
• Ensure strict adherence to metal detector processes and maintain a 30-minute rotation schedule for team positions.
• Spend 95% of the workday on the pack-off floor, ensuring 100% fill rates.
• Communicate regularly with RTE personnel on downtime, changeovers, product issues, and other updates.
• Monitor product labels for correct price and date codes, updating as needed.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet production requirements and crew standards.
• Perform metal detector tests and line changes as needed in the absence of the Pack-off Lead.

Cost (Continuous Improvement)

• Collaborate with production employees, line controllers, leads, supervisors, and technicians to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality product.
• Suggest and support additional training to drive process improvements and Lean initiatives.

Equipment & PPE

• Dollies
• Trays
• Boxes
• Box coder
• Racks
• Tapers
• Weight scale
• Pallet jack
• Scanners
• Printers
• JD Edwards system
• Hard hats
• Gloves

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Previous experience with high-speed assembly line packaging.
• Ability to operate a weight scale and adhere to QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs continuously.

Preferred

• Previous lead or supervisory experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Able to bend, turn, push, and pull continuously.
• Continuously working in cool conditions (45 degrees).
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. continuously.
• Capable of reaching overhead continuously.
• Able to stand for most of the day continuously.
• Able to maintain required manufacturing speeds continuously.
• Continuously performing repetitive tasks.
• Flexible in rotating across all production positions and lines.

How You'll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what's right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.