Production Crew Lead - Night Shift (WI)

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. [Watch our new company video to learn more!](https://www.goldenpetmanufacturing.com/)

**We’re Looking For A: Production Crew Lead**

**Location:** Richfield, WI

**Shift:** Night (6pm-6am)

**What You’ll Be Doing:**

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols
• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line
• Set-up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Locking and tagging out equipment during set-up, troubleshooting, or if adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery
• Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA
• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
• Support the production line by stepping in to assist the production line on an as-needed basis due to absences or breaks
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams
• Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week
• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training
• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production
• Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects

**Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):**

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience operating machinery
• 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working with ERP system (preferred)
• Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred)
• Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred)
• Lift truck certification (preferred)

**Golden Perks & Benefits:**

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover **100% of premiums** for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over **$6.1 million** to date.
• **6 paid sick and mental health days**, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to **3.5% of your 401k contributions**, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our **Employee Stock Ownership Plan**, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. [Learn more.](https://www.goldenpetmanufacturing.com/esop)
• **Tuition reimbursement program**, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• **Company events**, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

*To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click* [*here*](https://www.golden-careers.com/gpm-perks-benefits)*.*

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