Production Lead - 1st Shift
Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Kentwood, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Production Lead II provides advanced leadership and coordination across multiple production lines. This role enhances workforce capability by training team members, supporting process improvement initiatives, and ensuring consistent quality and safety standards. Specific duties may vary by plant.
Requirements
- English Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, document issues, and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of production systems, safety standards, and quality assurance.
- Proven ability to train and develop team members.
- Candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Nice To Haves
- associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties outlined in Production Lead I role.
- Monitor and lead more than one production line during the shift as needed.
- Train associates on all positions within the production line.
- Actively participate in product and process trials and daily drumbeat meetings.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team accountability.
Benefits
- health/dental/vision insurance
- flex spending accounts
- short & long-term disability
- paid holidays and vacation
- bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
