About the position
A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Lead to oversee daily operations on a production line. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and supervising a dedicated team of workers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a deep understanding of food safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and motivate a team of production workers, ensuring efficient task assignments and adequate staffing levels.
- Conduct thorough onboarding and training on safe meat handling practices, food safety standards, and company policies for new employees.
- Monitor employee performance, provide regular feedback, and address performance issues to maintain high productivity levels.
- Manage daily production line operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, efficiency targets, and workflow optimization.
- Analyze production rates, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to minimize downtime and maximize output.
- Identify and resolve production issues, coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs, and ensure minimal disruptions.
- Ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards, including labeling, packaging, and safety protocols.
- Enforce HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Work closely with production managers, maintenance teams, logistics, and quality assurance departments to ensure smooth production operations.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, quality control, and yield data.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and manage a team to achieve production goals.
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food labeling regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and cross-functional departments.
- Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderately heavy items, and work in cold, refrigerated, or warm environments.
- English proficiency required (reading, writing, verbal communication); Spanish is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Career Growth: The company values internal promotions and offers advancement opportunities.
- Team-Oriented Environment: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy competitive hourly wages with long-term career opportunities and access to excellent benefits.
