The Blending Lead Operator role at our Sycamore plant is responsible for the safe operations, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of processing equipment that produces distinctive, high-quality ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries. He/she shall be an initiative-taker and able to self-manage. Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.Safety accountabilities – EHSQ Authority Responsibilities 2,3, and 5Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent severe injury or loss of life.EHS Authority indexNumberElement owner1Element support2EHSQ committee3EHSQ strategy definer4EHSQ strategy promoter5Benchmark data manager6Internal communication owner7EHSQ critical role8As Blending Lead Operator the incumbent is responsible for:
Performing duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.
Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures.
Conducting their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment.
Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions at all times. Report any environmental violations or near misses to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.
Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHS Support’s activities and services are conducted in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective manner.
Understand the lifesaving principles and product protection principles and how they apply to T&L’s work environment.
Main accountabilities
Performing all job functions/activities with a strong safety commitment and compliance with all outlined safety policies and procedures.
Model and instill Tate & Lyle values with the blending team operators.
Must have and demonstrate outstanding attendance patterns.
Support the shift supervisor in managing the day-to-day functions required of the team.
Lead production team on occasion during shift supervisor leaves.
Perform HACCP on various processing lines and report and deficiencies to management & QA Manager.
Lead the training of new employees within the department and foster the growth of all team members.
Review and inspect batch setups for accuracy of raw materials and quantities prior to being produced.
Providing relief to operators during break times to ensure continuous processing.
Monitor and report any infractions of operators for excessive break times or absences as needed.
Communicate in a positive manner with team members from different departments as needed.
Have understanding of emergency procedures and show leadership and direction in times of emergency.
Thoroughly understand and properly execute permits such as work permits, lock-tag-try, confined space.
Independently recognize and correct safety / food safety hazards.
Meeting and exceeding housekeeping/GMP standards and food safety protocols.
Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished product packaging.
Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Safety/Food Safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
Thoroughly understand and properly execute permits such as work permit, lock-tag-try, confined space.
Independently recognize and correct Safety / Food Safety hazards.
Ensure that outlined standards for housekeeping and GMP are met/exceeded.
Understand auditing and observation process and complete as assigned.
Demonstrate outstanding attendance patterns.
Ability to be flexible to with working hours when needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Performance measuresSafety:
Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L core value of Safety in attitude, behavior, and communication.
Outcomes - Meet outlined Site KPIs.
Quality:
Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Integrity and Accountability.
Outcome – Meet outlined Site KPIs.
Team:
Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Respect and Teamwork in partnering with team members to grow their knowledge and skills.
Outcome – Share appropriate positive and constructive feedback.
Outcome - Reinforce positive behaviors and follow-up, document and correct issues which detract from the results of your team. (Performance, attendance, etc.).
Production:
Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Achievement, Speed, and Creativity.
Outcome – Meet outlined plant production plans.
Outcome – Continuously improve throughput, efficiencies, and outputs.
Skills and experience required
Highschool diploma/GED is required.
3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in dry blending.
Simple mathematical skills related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Possessing of a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.
Committed to our customers through ensuring compliance with all applicable GMP and food safety policies and procedures.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Self-starting and self-managing.
Purposeful and focused on continuous improvement of themselves as individuals and the overall operation of the area.
Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
Fully demonstrated knowledge and support of all EHS, Food Safety and site GMP policies.
Knowledge of dry blending processes.
Ability to be flexible with working hours when needed.
EEO StatementTate & Lyle will base all of its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this, Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
