Lead Person (Precooked)

Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Nicollet
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Lead Person (Precooked) at Michael Foods Inc. summary: The Lead Person at Michael Foods, Inc. oversees the Precooked line workers, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with food safety standards. This role involves training new employees, managing daily operations, and assisting the shift supervisor with various supervisory duties. A focus on safety, quality, and effective communication is essential to successfully lead the team in the fast-paced food processing environment. Business Unit Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food . Location Description: Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY : The Lead Person is to direct job assignments and support to the Precooked line workers and operation in the department. Train in all new line workers and operators. This position is responsible for assisting the shift supervisor in the managing of the Packaging Department. - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to perform all jobs in the area; oven operation, mixing, line work, doboy, robot, and forklift.
• Knowledge of product standards.
• Monitor product and standards and make changes to operation to ensure product is being produced with the highest possible quality.
• Supervise and advise all employees in the completion of any task.
• Disassembly/Assembly of all equipment.
• Perform CIP's and sanitation of equipment as required.
• Detect and correct GMP/Safety violations.
• Oversee Mix person and time lines.
• Minor Maintenance work.
• Act upon employee issues.
• May fill in for Area Supervisor, as needed.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • The successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
    • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Ability to read and comprehend in English simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
    • Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English.
    • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited stardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. : The pay range for this position is $22.50 to $27.50 per hour.
      Keywords: food processing, quality control, supervisor, packaging, egg products, safety standards, training, manufacturing, leadership, team management

Keywords: Michael Foods Inc., Minneapolis , Lead Person (Precooked), Other , Nicollet, Minnesota