Production Lead - Night Shift **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: PRODU037323 Posted On 01/27/2025 **Job Overview** **PURPOSE OF THE POSITION** To assist the supervisor in accomplishing production requirements per company, customer and government requirements. **ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** Orientate new team members to their jobs including basic dress requirements and good manufacturing practices, safety aspects, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies. Also serves as a mentor. Communicates with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on. Completes required written and electronic reports. Assists with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.) Sets up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department. Works on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set. Ensures that goals are met daily and help set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA. **Participates as a member of the Team.** Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. **Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:** Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. **Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:** This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Production/Processing Lead and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. **Physical Activities:** Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands. Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** (STD) waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs **Travel:** N/A **Technical Experience:** May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license. **Industry Experience:** Preference for poultry or food processing organization. **Minimum Education:** Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge and will need to have good communication skills in English. **Preferred Education:** Bilingual preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent. Primary Contact 1646245361535 Karen Smith HR Manager, HR 563-556-1973 Phone Phone Phone Fax karen.smith@simfoods.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Manufacturing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1236 Job REQ # PRODU037323 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250127 End Date 20250305 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** PRODUCTION OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company LASER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company LASER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Extrusion Machine Operator Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services MACHINE OPERATOR 4 2ND SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Materials Delivery Professional-MDP BARD Materials 2nd Shift Die Setter-4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs 3:3 Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Forklift-Material Operator-2nd Shift-4 DAY WORK WE Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC **Share this Job** Simmons Pet Food **About the Company** Simmons Pet Food is a trusted leader in private label and contract manufacturing of pet food. We source high-quality ingredients and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce premium and value-focused pet food. We supply top brands and retailers with products in a variety of formats, including dry kibble, jerky treats and wet in cans, pouches, and cups. These operations are in Northwest Arkansas, Iowa, Emporia, Kansas, and Ontario, Canada. We’re excited that Dubuque will be the home of our newest pet food operation. Join us in the rewarding work of making food for the pets we love. We’re building our team today!