**Job Purpose and Impact** The Utilities Lead Technician will assist and execute all production processes within a single technical process or shift, ensuring areas of responsibilities meet company standards for safety, quality, efficiency and financial performance. We seek a multifaceted team leader who will be able to undertake project work off shift when required and deputize when needed in the absence of the shift manager. **Key Accountabilities** + Assist in execution of day-to-day operations for assigned area, ensuring reports are following policies and procedures related to employee safety and food and feed safety. + Monitor risks associated with products and ensure the quality of the product meets customer specifications. + Maintain adherence to company safety and hygiene standards. + Ensure employee and product safety at all times by completing full training according to task procedures and individual needs. + Support and administer production budget for a department, process, or shift. + Mentor production workers and participate in their selection. Handle holidays, welfare, performance reviews and engagement, highlight training gaps and needs, disciplines, performance management and absent management. + Identify risks and recommend areas of improvement and innovation. + Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience + Effective communication and team development skills. + Computer literate + Previous experience as team leader in a production environment or shown ability in a skilled operative position with the willingness to undertake further qualification if required. + Other minimum qualifications may apply **Preferred Qualifications** + Lean six sigma experience