Production Lead

Production Leads are responsible for directing the efficient packaging of a quality product, while meeting production goals and maintaining excellent communication with their team and peers on all shifts. This position reports to the Shift Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranging staff to meet production needs
• Lead the people and processes for your assigned functional area(s)
• Effectively utilize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Perform managerial functions including, but not limited to: employee scheduling, responding to employee questions and concerns, work direction, ensuring safe work practices, ext.
• Responsible for documentation and recordkeeping
• Assist Supervision in completion and review department paperwork and reports daily
• Perform work tasks on the floor as needed
• Conduct inspections of equipment and procedures

All employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of our products. All food safety and quality concerns/problems should be brought to the attention of personnel with authority to initiate action.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and or ability required.

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good conflict management and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Good organizational skills
• Tactfully maintain confidentiality of information with employees and public
• Knowledge of various computer applications (MS Word, Excel, ERP) and office equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Education and Experience

An Associate Degree in a related field with 2 years of experience is preferred.

Work Environment

This position is in a state of the art production facility that includes many different types of machines and robotics. It is a clean, climate-controlled environment. The position is fast paced and requires a safety mind at all times. Long periods of standing and walking are required on a daily basis and you must be required to sit, climb stairs, and lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.

This job posting is meant to give an overview of the available position. This does not cover every detail of expectations of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time.