Production Line Lead

Mars • Salt Lake City, UT

3d

About The Position

The Production Line Lead works under the direction of the Shift Manager to build employee capability and help deliver daily and 90-day production plans. The role trains, coaches, and mentors operators and is an integral member of the production team on each shift. The Lead provides flexible support in their assigned area, fills in for the Shift Manager to help ensure smooth shift operations, and operates equipment as needed.

The Lead oversees the performance and safety of assigned personnel, maintains quality and safety standards, coordinates labor, materials, and production schedules, and works to improve line efficiency and reduce costs. The role also drives loss elimination by observing production operations and analyzing loss data, uses the ERP system for inventory and production tracking, and supports Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead may relieve operators in assigned production areas as needed.

Requirements

• Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, coaching and providing feedback, and fostering a positive work culture.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols.
• Experience ensuring product quality standards, such as weight control and packaging quality, and conducting regular audits and inspections.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to identify and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput.
• Experience dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules to meet production targets.
• Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency.
• 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, including the ability to resolve issues quickly and provide clear instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans to build employee capability based on the area’s top losses and key challenges.
• Train, coach, mentor, and motivate operators to deliver daily and 90-day production plans.
• Oversee the performance and safety of assigned personnel.
• Ensure quality standards through audits and visual inspections, implementing changes and corrections as needed.
• Plan and coordinate labor, materials, and production schedules to optimize line efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive loss elimination for raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods by observing operations and analyzing loss data, then recommending solutions.
• Use the ERP system for inventory and production tracking.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean, organized workspace, drive productivity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.
• Fill in as the Shift Manager to help ensure smooth shift operations and operate equipment as needed.
• Relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with company match, vesting on the first day of eligibility
• 40 hours of paid vacation
• 40 hours of paid time off
• Holiday pay for 11 days
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance discounts
• Wellness benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed