Production Line Lead - Ist Shift

PLZ, Corp • Riverside, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. The Production Line Lead is responsible for driving line efficiency, optimizing labor utilization, maintaining safe and compliant operations, and ensuring production goals are achieved. This position provides on-the-floor leadership, coaching, coordination, and communication to support daily manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 + years of manufacturing leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements, GMPs, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate and develop employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective English communication skills; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate safety, quality, staffing, and production expectations.
• Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, line flow, changeovers, and production priorities.
• Monitor production OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) performance on an hourly basis, quality, labor utilization, waste, downtime, scrap goals and overall operational performance.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to associates while supporting employee development and cross-training.
• Respond to downtime, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate support from maintenance, quality, and supervision.
• Complete production documentation, shift reports, labor tracking, and operational records accurately and timely.
• Communicate shift performance, inventory status, and operational concerns during shift handoffs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and company standards.
• Escalate safety, quality, employee relations, and operational concerns as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits include additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Bonus incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED