Production Lead

Nature's Bakery•Salt Lake City, UT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is an integral member of the production team on each shift. They are a flexible resource in their area of support and fill in as the Shift Manager to ensure smooth operation of the shift, and operate equipment as needed. The Production Lead creates and executes plans to accelerate building people capability, trains, coaches and mentors operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90-day plan.

Requirements

Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment: Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols. Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput. Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
Experience with Production Planning and Scheduling: Proven ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules efficiently to meet production targets. Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
Strong Problem-Solving and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear instructions. Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide Leadership on your shift – oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel – coaching, training and motivating a well-trained team.
Maintain Quality and Safety Standards – Ensure all quality standards are met through audits and visual inspections implementing changes and corrections as needed.
Optimize Production Efficiency – Plan and coordinate labor, materials and production schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs. Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions. Utilize the ERP system to help with inventory and production tracking.
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean and organized workspace, drive productivity, and support corporate initiatives for continuous improvement. Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.
Support your Team – May relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas