Production Crew Lead

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Richfield, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. The Production Crew Lead role is located in Richfield, WI, and operates on a night shift (6pm-6am). This position involves maintaining a strong safety and quality mindset, collaborating with the Production Supervisor to optimize line performance, and hands-on operation, setup, and breakdown of production equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions, leading manufacturing crew members, ensuring consistent workflow, and resolving first-level operational issues while fostering a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience operating machinery
• 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Forklift certification
• Experience working with ERP system (preferred)
• Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred)
• Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred)
• Lift truck certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols
• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line
• Set-up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Locking and tagging out equipment during set-up, troubleshooting, or if adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery
• Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA
• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
• Support the production line by stepping in to assist the production line on an as-needed basis due to absences or breaks
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams
• Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)
• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week
• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training
• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production
• Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed