Production Line Lead (Food Manufacturing)
About The Position
About Nuevo Garcia Foods At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience. We are seeking a hands-on Production Line Lead to oversee daily production line operations while actively working alongside the team. This role combines leadership and production responsibilities to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can motivate a team, troubleshoot issues, and contribute directly to production tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (or related experience)
- 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Basic math and computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or lead experience preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Forklift experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and support production associates to meet daily production goals
- Assign tasks, monitor attendance, and ensure proper line coverage
- Train, coach, and mentor employees on processes, safety, and best practices
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Step in as backup to the supervisor/manager as needed
- Perform hands-on production tasks such as food prep, assembly, cooking, and packaging
- Operate equipment and assist with minor troubleshooting
- Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and on time
- Inspect products and packaging to ensure quality standards are maintained
- Enforce food safety standards including GMPs and HACCP procedures
- Monitor sanitation, temperature logs, and safe food handling practices
- Identify and address quality issues, including segregation of non-conforming products
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Accurately complete production records, logs, and reports
- Track production data and update digital systems/scorecards
- Understand and communicate the impact of production performance on quality and cost
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
