Line Lead - Food Manufacturing - 1st Shift!

The Fremont Company•Willoughby, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paisley Farm, a family-owned company since 1905 and part of The Fremont Company, is seeking a Line Lead for their food manufacturing operations. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of a production line, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. The Line Lead is responsible for starting up the line, leading the crew across various stations, troubleshooting equipment, and training new team members. The position offers stability, comprehensive training, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Food or manufacturing production experience
Mechanical know-how and a knack for troubleshooting
Forklift certification (or ability to get it)
The confidence to lead a team on a fast-paced floor
A sharp eye for quality and safety
High school diploma or equivalent
Flexibility to work Fridays, overtime, and weekends as production requires

Nice To Haves

Lead or trainer experience a plus

Responsibilities

Own the morning startup and get the line ready to run
Lead the crew across every station: glass line, filler, capper, onion chopper, batch kettles, and more
Jump in wherever you’re needed to keep output strong
Run changeovers and tune machines to keep the line at full speed
Troubleshoot equipment and partner with Maintenance
Walk the line to keep quality and safety on point
Train and coach new team members
Keep the floor audit-ready and production records accurate