Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Production Line Lead leads a team of 1–4 employees processing dry food materials with a semi-automated food processing system. The role verifies line setup and monitors quality and productivity drivers, setting a consistent pace to support efficient production. The work environment may be loud, dusty, warm, cold, or smelly. The lead verifies that project components are accurate and ready for each production order; works with change-over technicians, material handlers, and line operators to calibrate the line and perform in-process checks; and assists with assembling and disassembling equipment. The lead communicates setup, quality, and filling specifications to line employees, helps train new leads and employees, takes charge of production goals and throughput, and reports progress, challenges, needs, and solutions. Leading and operating the production line takes approximately 70–90% of the time, changeover assistance 10–20%, and miscellaneous duties 10–20%.
Requirements
- Speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Ability to identify areas for improvement in production processes and other areas.
- Proficiency in basic arithmetic and mathematics.
- Ability to repeatedly lift objects weighing up to 55 lb. throughout the workday.
- Integrity and discipline to follow and enforce operating, safety, and quality procedures.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing labor and/or warehouse labor.
- Skill with mechanical equipment and tools.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and train other employees in a positive and constructive manner.
- High school diploma or greater.
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience or similar experience.
- Forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of 1–4 people processing dry food materials with a semi-automated food processing system.
- Verify line setup and maintain awareness of quality and productivity drivers; set a consistent pace for efficient productivity.
- Verify that all components of a project are accurate and ready for each production order.
- Work with change-over technicians, material handlers, and line operators to calibrate the production line for each order and perform in-process checks to confirm production meets specifications.
- Assist in assembling and disassembling equipment.
- Share line setup, quality, and filling specifications with line employees to support consistent adherence to specifications and standards.
- Assist in training new leads and line employees.
- Take charge in meeting production goals and throughput, and report progress.
- Communicate shortcomings, challenges, needs, and solutions.
Benefits
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Routine on-site chiropractic care
- IRA with company match
- Paid company events
- Other exciting perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
