Job Description:

Shift 3rd- 10pm-6:30am

The Batching Lead is responsible and accountable for assuring all raw materials are received, unloaded, stored, and batched according to published formulas in compliance with Q&FS specifications and QMP standards in support of The Nutro Company's Quality and Food Safety principles.

What are we looking for?

Requirements and Preferred Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal & written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
• Two year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience preferably in the mixing pf raw ingredients side of production

• Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.
• Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary

• Adhere to personal safety practices that meet OSHA & Mars standards to assure a safe environment for yourself and others. Maintain open communication with site safety committee and site safety manager as appropriate for the role.
• Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on:
  • Raw material storage and usage policies and procedures.
  • Formulation and packaging capability as specified in OGSM & KPI's
• Operate within established finished product Q&FS specifications for each formula and as specified within GMP & HACCP guidelines
• Provide all raw material samples, and conduct all Q&FS testing as required by QMP standards.
• Accurately complete documentation of all reporting related to the following Q&FS, QMP, and site required procedures and policies.
• Adhere to the master sanitation program. Perform sanitation activities as defined by Sanitation SOPs.
• Assure all areas of responsibility are safe, clean, and clear of maintenance related issues during daily walk through.
• Assure all raw material deliveries are completed safely, in accordance with Q&FS specifications, GMP standards, and site specific requirements.
• Maintain continuous communication with site functional teams to assure complete awareness of the manufacturing process in compliance with Q&FS and performance objectives.
• Support business unit teams for the continuous improvement of Nutro existing and new products and/or processes.
• Participate in the development, revision, and training of mission critical competencies as related to the responsibilities and accountabilities of the position.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance activities as defined in SOPs.
• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Become a member of our MSE program

• Dealing with ambiguity
• Creativity
• Self-development
• Conflict Management
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Priority Setting

• Adjusting production based on raw materials on hand.
• Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact associate safety and/or product Quality and Food Safety.
• Productive and safe work habits.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects through proactive and reactive efforts including incident/root cause investigation and implementation of corrective/preventive actions pertaining to Q&FS and continuous improvement of plant operations.

• Mars safety polices and procedures

• Food Safety (GMP, HACCP)
• Food Quality (Product and Process)
• Q&FS testing practices and procedures, and QMP polices

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.