Steaks Production Team Leader

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. 

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Team Leader is to guide and lead the production group. The Team Leader provides positive motivation and inspires the team members to always do their best.

• Assist in the preparation of raw materials according to product specifications.
• Scan out product from inventory to production daily on a timely basis.
• Monitor equipment and adjust to ensure quality and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate work area for start-up, changeovers, and shut down.
• Maintain product percentages, pick-ups, and yields.
• Assist in scheduling production and production entries.
• Execute daily production schedule.
• Oversee the placement and removal of raw material in and out of equipment.
• Maintain all work surfaces, tools, and equipment to ensure they are cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains a good safe working condition.
• Knife skills, which could include portioning, trimming and/or prepping raw materials.
• Plan daily production activities with the production supervisor.
• Assist on the preparation of daily paperwork.
• Distribute work assignments or expedite orders to team throughout the day.
• Assist employees with job duties when needed.
• Communicate between departments when needed.
• Open and close daily formula entries
• Oversee the daily preventative maintenance and lock out tag of equipment.   
• Train new hires. 
• Partner with supervisor and FSQA team on product quality issues.
• Maintain all work surfaces, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Always follow the HACCP, SSOP, food and employee safety rules and regulations.   
• Wear required protective and food safety equipment at all times while in the production area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of meat.
• Basis knowledge of various knife usage.
• Basic computer skills including data entry (10-key by touch and alpha-numeric) skills.
• Ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Must be able to stand on your feet at least 85% of the day and work in a cold (32-40º) environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Computer Skills:                                              

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to stand on your feet all day and work in a cold (32-40º) environment. 

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
 

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

·         Short and Long Term Disability

·         401K with matching contribution

·         Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Wellness Program

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Paid Vacation and holidays

·         Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
 

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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