Production Lead

Santa Maria Harvesting • Santa Maria, CA

5d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, coordinating staff and workflows to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals. Act as a bridge between management and floor staff, training employees, troubleshooting equipment, and driving process improvements (e.g., Lean, 5S).

Requirements

• Leadership: Strong ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive work culture.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment operations, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Organization: Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 2–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Software Proficiency: Basic to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP/inventory systems.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Capability to lift and move objects typically ranging from 25 to 50 pounds .
• Dexterity and vision abilities to inspect products for small defects.
• Ability to work in cold (34 F – 40 F) environment.

Responsibilities

• Production Coordination: Scheduling, prioritizing, and overseeing daily production activities to meet deadlines.
• Leadership & Training: Mentoring staff, assigning tasks, training new hires on SOPs, and coaching new hires.
• Quality & Safety Control: Monitoring products to ensure quality specifications are met, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring a safe, organized workspace.
• Equipment & Processes: Coordinating equipment setup, conducting troubleshooting, and implementing process improvements.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintaining inventory, documenting daily production logs, and reporting performance metrics to management.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and quickly resolve production issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees