Manufacturing Lead

Smart LLC•Fontana, CA

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temp to hire position: 3 month temp with agency and permanent right after as long as you are meeting expectations with a possibility of permanent placement from the start. We are seeking a high-performance, Bilingual Production Lead to drive our household and automotive chemical manufacturing lines. This is a "player-coach" role for a leader who can command the floor, troubleshoot integrated lines, and manage the full scope of production from raw components to finished goods. We value your 5+ years of direct industry experience and leadership ability over a college degree.

Requirements

5+ years in liquid manufacturing (Chemicals/CPG preferred).
Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a huge plus.
Proficient in production math and analytical reporting.
Proven troubleshooting skills with filling, heat tunnel, and packout equipment.
High School Diploma or GED; no college degree required.
Forklift Certification is a significant plus (Sit-down/Stand-up).

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize integrated high-speed production lines, including automated filling & capping, labeling & coding, secondary packaging (shrink wrap and heat tunnels), and end-of-line packout (automated taping machines, case packing, and palletization).
Monitor on-line stock levels of raw components (bottles, caps, labels, film, corrugated).
Perform daily reconciliation of usage vs. output to maintain inventory accuracy.
Interface with Inventory Control and Logistics to coordinate material pulls and transfers.
Partner with Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues and maintain GMP/Cal-OSHA compliance.
Direct a team of 10+ operators in both English and Spanish.
Use strong mathematical skills to calculate and report KPIs (e.g., UPH, downtime %, and yield loss).
Enforce strict adherence to PPE and safety standards for household and automotive chemicals.