Manufacturing Lead

Great Hire•Fontana, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performance, Bilingual Production Lead to drive our household and automotive chemical manufacturing lines in Fontana, CA. This is a mid-senior level "player-coach" role designed for a leader who can command the production floor, troubleshoot integrated high-speed lines, and manage the full scope of operations from raw components to finished goods. We value your 5+ years of direct industry experience and proven leadership ability over a college degree.

Requirements

5+ years in liquid manufacturing (Chemicals or Consumer Packaged Goods preferred).
Proven ability to troubleshoot filling, heat tunnel, and packout equipment.
Must be able to stand/walk for the duration of a shift, work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Candidates must be available for 12-hour shifts and 6 days a week during peak seasons.

Nice To Haves

A Forklift Certification (Sit-down/Stand-up) is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize integrated production lines, including automated filling and capping with precise volume control and torque monitoring.
Ensure perfect alignment and batch code legibility throughout the run.
Expertly operate shrink wrap machines and heat tunnels.
Manage automated taping machines, case packing, and palletization processes.
Track on-line stock levels of raw components such as bottles, caps, labels, film, and corrugated materials.
Perform daily reconciliation of material usage versus finished output to maintain strict inventory accuracy.
Interface directly with Inventory Control and Logistics to coordinate efficient material pulls and transfers.
Direct and mentor a team of 10+ operators; fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
Use strong mathematical skills to calculate and report vital metrics, including Units Per Hour (UPH), downtime percentages, and yield loss.
Partner with Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues and enforce strict adherence to PPE and Cal-OSHA standards for chemical manufacturing.