Production Lead- PM Shift

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

• We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with company match

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities

• Robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s

• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)

• Work effectively with others

• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals

• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary

• Commit to outstanding attendance

• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact Recruiting@drinkmilos.com.

Position Summary

The Production Shift Lead supports the Production TEAm by working closely with the Production Supervisor to manage workflow and resources for the team. Leads accountability for safety and quality guidelines of the production department.

Ownership

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of all jobs within the Production Department.
• Work together with Team Lead counterpart to drive performance and motivate team.
• Responsible for monitoring and decision-making for schedule attainment.
• Coordinate break relief for team members and provide break relief when needed.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for each shift (PTO, call-ins, etc.)
• Ensure proper paperwork/charting is available for associates on shift.
• Ensure all materials required for production are available for use.
• Work with other team leads and departments to coordinate production plan.
• Lead shift handover meetings to communicate company announcement and shift goals.
• Complete shift reports and communicate wins and opportunities to relevant business partners.
• Coach and mentor production team members.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed for pre and post shift activities.
• Communicate plant downtime issues when they arise with maintenance or other relevant departments.
• Ensure team members follow GMP/QA, sanitation, and procedures.
• Monitor quality and food safety control points and make corrective actions.
• Upholds and participates in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position has indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Either a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and basic mathematical functions.
• Basic computer skills (email, Traksys, etc.).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear.
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel for 12hrs. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment includes manufacturing noise.
• Must have the ability to stay at a workstation for continuous hours.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.