RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain records, coordinate and perform systematic QMS quality checks on daily production and provide direction to Process Control Clerks/Production
• Identify quality concerns, take immediate action to communicate issues to the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Coordinator
• Coordinate all QA activities and outside communications directly 
• Introduce and formalize standards and procedures as needed specific to customer special projects
• Document all first piece approvals with Production Supervisor/Customer Service Representative
• Train and direct production team as necessary
• Conduct audits, monthly/quarterly reviews, special projects, etc.
• Monitor overall facility conditions to meet customer standards and adherence to GMP standards

REQUIREMENTS:

• High attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Comfortability with fast paced environments 
• Experience working in GMP environment for food
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can lift 25 – 50 lbs. on occasion

Supervise and coordinate activities of all direct reports in a fast -paced assembly environment. Work as part of a team with other leadership to ensure quality, output and performance goals are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize employee skills sets effectively; ensure proper training and necessary instructions are given.

• Establish employees' daily production goals, assign tasks, and set expectations. Follow-up on productivity rates.

• Analyze and adjust employee head count daily to meet production requirements.

• Ensure that quality standards are communicated to each employee. Provide clear instruction and tools necessary to complete job safely, efficiently and on time.

• Oversee preventative maintenance and clean-up upon completion of each job; prep of finished product for shipping.

• Interact positively with subordinates, peers and superiors to achieve agency objectives.

• Schedule tasks to ensure high productivity and quality; and to meet customer requirements.

• Continuously review and analyze productivity to identify and implement improvements and to control/reduce costs.

• Coordinate employee training and documentation as required.

• Meet or beat the budget.

• Ensure a safe, clean work environment for all employees.

• Perform any miscellaneous duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 25-50 employees in the Production Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years production environment experience including managing 20+ direct reports• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software.• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Working Conditions

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Selected candidate must have general knowledge and previous experience in building and grounds upkeep, high school diploma or equivalent. Will have basic electrical, small engine, plumbing knowledge. Experience working with physically and cognitively challenged individuals is preferred, however, if you just like to help people succeed in their work – this could be your calling!

Routine exposure to nature’s elements (high-visibility outerwear is provided!). Must be able to perform full range of motion including considerable walking, standing, bending and lifting (up to 50lbs). Must have a valid driver license and proof of vehicle insurance.

The Career Services Specialist provides individual career assessments, assistance with the development of employment plans, development of Work Experiences and On-the-Job trainings and internship opportunities for program customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing support to customers in determining their short and long-term career goals and then assists in establishing a plan that equally reflects the customer’s personal and professional goals
• The Career Services Specialist works as part of the network team, as well as part of a regional sub-team to ensure a consistent message and service delivery across the region
• Performs all duties in conformance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace

Join our growing Warehouse Operations!

Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate receiving, stack/store and shipping of product while meeting safety, productivity and quality standards.

Previous forklift experience is a must, slip-sheeting experience is a plus! We will certify!

2nd shift Monday through Friday, 4pm - 11pm with overtime as business demands.

Full-benefits including health, retirement plan match, 11 paid holidays and PTO!

Under the leadership of the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Facilities and Maintenance will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining safe and secure buildings and grounds to ensure successful service delivery. 

This position will provide leadership and supervision for a team of maintenance technicians and grounds personnel in addition to ensuring the on-going maintenance and repairs to ensure safe facilities and operative equipment and compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing food safety and general safety compliance. The Director of Facilities and Maintenance will work together with all operations staff to providing exceptional customer service to agency staff and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining safe and secure buildings and grounds to ensure successful service delivery and provide on-going maintenance and repairs and consult to ensure safe facilities and operative equipment
• Direct oversite of completion of and documentation of scheduled maintenance repair and grounds for all facilities and equipment and document and report results to Director of Operations
• Ensures a safe work environment while overseeing staff and employee training and education. Ensure compliance to all local and state rules and regulations
• Develop KPI’s for Facility, Maintenance and Grounds team.Ensure timely completion of performance reviews for assigned staff and daily monitoring of performance
• Coordinate with Vice President of Operations on the implementation of new facility building projects
• Collaborate with outside vendors to ensure timely flow of projects and scheduled PM
• Directly oversees maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical in all facilities along with scheduled PM documentation and regularly updates Vice President of Operations
• Ensures timely completion of snow/ice removal services at all facilities
• Directly oversees maintenance and operation of the agency surveillance system
• Directly oversees timely completion of team work orders and utilizes project management procedures and applicable software to ensure timely completion and reports on progress and completions to Vice President of Operations
• Ensure completion of tasks assigned to staff to ensure safe, operative equipment at all 7 facilities. Report results to Vice President of Operations and audit results that are documented in maintenance logs, Weekly Action Plan Spreadsheets, meeting minutes or other reports
• Oversee and monitor requested repairs and maintain PM schedule for vehicle fleet
• Oversee requested repairs, maintenance of PM schedule, and ensure that Lock Out/Tag Out procedures are performed by staff for material handling fleet and production-related equipment
• Ensure completion of new design and construction tasks for specific equipment/line adaptations, other special projects to advance vocational opportunities for consumers
• Hold weekly meetings with Facilities Team to discuss department goals, progress, issues/concerns, etc. Provide a monthly schedule to the maintenance team and share with production to ensure adequate coverage

Opportunities, Inc. has facilities in Jefferson, Waukesha and Dodge Counties, with production and warehousing operations running on multiple shifts.

This is a salaried position with direct reports (facilities, grounds and maintenance teams) and leadership bonus program participation.

Candidates will be responsible for unloading trucks, taking out and putting back product to and from the work floor. Finished products will also need to be put away in the warehouse.
A Skills Test and a Drug Screening are required for this position.

Extrusion Operator to $17.50/hour. We are currently looking for First (5:30am to 2:00 pm) and Second shift (1:45pm to 9:30 pm) Extrusion Operators.

We are a company that cares about our employees, has an excellent safety record, and offers a very generous benefit package. In addition to generous sick, holiday and vacation pay, 401K plan with an above average employer match, we offer health care!

RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Run the extrusion equipment in a manner that will have direct influence on the quality of the products and the productivity of the plant
• Extruder operators are directly responsible for their own work

REQUIREMENTS:

• While manufacturing experience is preferred, we will fully train the right candidate
• A general interest in mechanical equipment and an enjoyment and pride in working to manufacture high-quality products is desired

Other job benefits include Life, Dental, Vision and bonus opportunities. We are currently accepting applications for full-time production openings.

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• Familiar with G-Codes-Basic programming 
• Good math skills
• Understand prints & drawings-Monitor tools for wear & performance
• Make adjustments for feeds & speeds
• Make all offset adjustments
• Hold tight tolerances during production* Read blue prints* Experienced using micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, etc
• Make tooling off-sets
• Change Tooling Inserts, drills, etc.-Perform In
• Process Inspections with documentation

REQUIREMENTS:

• Set-Up experience 
• Programming
• Trouble-Shooting

Normal Work Hours: Monday/Thursday 6:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. (some Friday and/or Saturday)

Under the direction of the reporting manager, this position performs cutter operations to customer specifications and assist in the training of other operators and finishing associates.

Requirements

* Setup and operate the cutter per client specifications.* Recognition of and sorting of different forms.* Conducting periodical quality checks.* Determining suitable packaging of the product per client specifications.* Complete load tags with product descriptions and destinations.* Performs process related troubleshooting and correction.* Conduct preventative and general maintenance of the machine.

Education Requirements

One year of Experience preferred 

Mechanical background and troubleshooting skills are helpful.

All shifts available! Base rate $14 with $1/hour shift differential.