Lead Production
About The Position
The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production activities on the production floor to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of food products. This role serves as the primary link between Production Associates and supervision, providing hands-on leadership, direction, and support to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and food safety requirements are consistently met. The Production Lead directs daily operations across both production lines while ensuring quality of the product, safety of the associates, and a clean and organized work area. This position plays a key role in keeping production running smoothly in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
- Understanding food safety standards and sanitation practices.
- Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily activities on assigned production lines to ensure efficient workflow
- Assign and coordinate tasks for Production Associates
- Monitor production processes to ensure output meets schedule, quality, and safety standards
- Support changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and continuous line operation
- Ensure proper handling, palletizing, and movement of finished products to cold storage
- Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, and support to Production Associates
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a safe, productive work environment
- Assist in training new employees on job duties, safety, and quality expectations
- Address minor workforce issues and escalate concerns to the Production Supervisor as needed
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP principles, and company food safety policies
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process
- Identify, report, and respond to quality or food safety deviations immediately
- Ensure accurate completion of required production and quality documentation
- Enforce all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production area
- Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
- Serve as the communication link between Production Associates and the Production Supervisor
- Provide real-time updates on production issues, staffing needs, and equipment concerns
- Complete shift reports, production logs, and other required documentation
- Support effective shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
