Production Team Leader

$27.00 per hour

Additional 3.00 per hour shift premium

Competitive pay progression

Sunday - Thursday: 3rd Shift 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Must be willing to train for approximately 8 weeks on 1st shift 6AM-2PM

The position will lead and supervise operations in the production of high-quality animal diets. This position has responsibility for the operation and manufacturing of automated and semi-automated feed mill equipment.

• Perform working-supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company�s policies and applicable laws for all direct reports
  
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing and performing diet production work, coaching, and training, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
  
• Responsible for the overall safety of employees through employee training and education programs, plant security and safe equipment operation
  
• Responsible for overall process flow of all ingredients and diets throughout the site
  
• Ensure finished product diets are produced within specifications using the predetermined quality parameters
  
• Identify, analyze and resolve shift challenges and assist co-workers in solving production related issues
  
• Interprets company policies and regulations to administer coaching, corrective action, and training to ensure proper operations
  
• Coordinate activities between shifts to ensure timely startups and shutdowns of the production process
  
• Adhere and strive to meet all established shift Key Performance Indicators
  
• Inspect equipment, ingredients and finished product to verify that all diets are produced within specifications using the predetermined quality parameters
  
• Attend and coordinate daily production meetings with co-workers and direct reports
  
• Maintain scheduled and consistent work attendance as a leadership example
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completed High School education or GED
  
• English communication - written, reading and oral
  
• Previous supervisory experience is required
  
• Proven mechanical aptitude
  

Preferred Skills

• Neat and legible handwriting
  
• Developed and accurate basic math ability - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
  
• Ability to accurately transpose written and printed information to quality record documents
  
• Ability to work in a standing position for periods of time up to 4.0 hours
  
• Perform repetitive tasks
  
• Microsoft Office Suite - user skills
  
• Prior feed mill experience is preferred
  

Additional Notes

• Physical mobility within facility
  
• Ability to lift 55 lb. objects from floor to shoulder height
  
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders
  
• Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow
  
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed (including nights and weekends)
  

This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.*

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win†in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.