Title: 2nd shift Production Lead
Location: Omaha, NE
Hours: M-TH 3:45 pm - 2:00 am *Fridays as needed 

Pay Range: $20/hr -$23/hr based on experience plus
*** $1 differential for 2nd shift ***

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come.

A career at Compana Pet Brands is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work with a team of diverse, creative pet lovers who understand that pets are part of the family and, just like family, they always come first! Just as each of our brands brings its own personality to our product portfolio, each Compana employee brings his or her own unique set of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to our business.

We are actively seeking a Production Lead to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love!

As our Production Lead, you’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the work team to follow standardized work methods to meet or exceed work center benchmarks in production and manufacturing. Support the team’s learning, collaboration and improvement by asking questions, providing training, leading problem-solving, and accessing additional resources when needed.
• Training work team members to safely operate equipment using work instructions and SOPs.
• Packaging hay and hay-based products for delivery to customers, ensuring products meet all quality assurance specifications.
• Operating equipment properly to prevent personal injury, damage to equipment, and downtime.
• Communicating effectively with individuals and manufacturing teams throughout the company as needed.

What you need to succeed:

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• Become certified operator in the work center within 60 days
• Effective communicator
• Positive change leader and role model
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Work with hay and hay-based products in manufacturing and packaging processes
• Lift up to 50 pounds (100-pound requirement for bulk), with some overhead lifting)
• Operate equipment for moving materials, if applicable
• To better ensure the operational performance and safety of the business and the individual, the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English is required.

What we have for you:

• A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families
• Great work/life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Differential pay for 2nd shift
• A generous Employee Referral program
• A comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision as well as life insurance, long and short-term disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Assistance program to support you well being
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary telehelp line.

Disclaimer:
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.

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