Production Lead

GA Foods•St. Petersburg, FL

21h

About The Position

GA Foods is seeking a Production Team Lead to assist with supporting production line operations, ensuring optimal production efficiency, providing hands-on guidance, and fostering a strong work ethic within the team. This role is ideal for hands-on leaders looking to grow within the company while ensuring production efficiency, quality, and safety.

Requirements

Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food & beverage preferred).
A can-do attitude with the ability to motivate and guide a production team while working alongside them.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to receive coaching, adapt to evolving processes, and actively engage in training and development opportunities to enhance leadership and technical skills.
Computer proficiency with the ability to navigate digital reports, spreadsheets, and tracking systems.
Strong math skills to ensure accurate tracking of production data, measurements, and inventory.
Comprehensive knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and a strong understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and compliance requirements.
Attention to detail in quality control, labeling, and process adherence.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with overseeing the daily operation of the production line, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
Set up and operate equipment such as case sealers, label machines, and manual assembly stations.
Ensure proper labeling, date coding, and packaging of products.
Assist with identifying and resolving production challenges to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Serve as a key resource on the production line, troubleshooting issues, guiding team members, and ensuring seamless workflow
Monitor and Enforce Compliance – Ensure all employees adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, and company policies to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
Manage production associates and material handlers, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and performance optimization.
Assist in managing shift schedules, tracking attendance, and ensuring proper workforce allocation through ADP and other time-tracking systems. Partner with production management to address staffing gaps or concerns with the support of HR
Provide direction, support, and coaching to team members to optimize performance and maintain high productivity.
Assist with equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor adjustments to keep production running smoothly.
Maintain accurate digital reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to production efficiency, waste, downtime, and output.
Identify process inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and collaborate with line supervisors to enhance productivity and operational performance
Actively identify and address potential safety hazards, ensuring all employees follow proper safety procedures and guidelines.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Safety, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth plant operations.