2nd shift Lead Production Worker I

SunOpta•Omak, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Summary: The Production Line Lead I provides first-line leadership over a single production line and is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role oversees daily line performance, staffing, productivity, safety, and quality while enforcing SOPs, GMPs, and cleanliness standards to maintain audit readiness. The Line Lead I serves as the primary point of contact between Line Operators and Shift Supervision.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership ability in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production setting
Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and safety requirements
Basic computer skills and ability to use production and inventory systems
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods (8–12 hours)
High School Diploma or GED required
Manufacturing experience required

Nice To Haves

Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, and reports
Ability to identify line-level issues and escalate appropriately
Ability to motivate and coach employees

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and support 4 to 11 line operators on an assigned production line
Ensure line staffing levels meet production, safety, and quality requirements
Monitor and enforce compliance with SOPs, GMPs, PPE usage, and food safety standards
Maintain and enforce line cleanliness and organization to support audit readiness
Update productivity and performance boards hourly and communicate results to the team
Monitor adherence to the production schedule and escalate risks or delays
Accurately record downtime, labor hours, waste, and material usage
Run and review Oracle inventory and production reports related to the assigned line
Assist with Oracle inventory transactions and material tracking as required
Conduct inventory checks and enforce FIFO inventory rotation
Verify correct codes, materials, and standard work are being followed
Troubleshoot routine line issues and coordinate support with Maintenance, PMOs, or Supervisors
Serve as a safety role model and promote safe work behaviors at all times
Train, coach, and provide day-to-day guidance to line operators
Communicate shift handoff information and operational updates to supervision and other shifts
Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives at the line level
Assist with investigations related to safety incidents, quality issues, or production losses as directed
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Direct daily work activities of assigned Line Operators
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and performance feedback
Escalate employee relations, attendance, and disciplinary issues to the Shift Supervisor