Production Lead

Are you an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for production and quality? We are seeking a dynamic Production Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in our packaging operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and enjoy coaching a team to success, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

As a Production Lead, you will work closely with leadership to ensure the efficient and high-quality packaging of our Kringle and other products. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with team members to package products according to production standards and demands.

• Supporting and leading Packaging teams (approximately 25 team members) through daily production needs and operations.

• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of startup and closing procedures for packaging lines.

• Engaging team members and working with managers, supervisors, and Human Resources to foster positive working relationships.

• Assisting the Packaging Supervisor in overseeing the finishing and on-time packaging of products for retail stores, corporate accounts, and mail order.

• Training, coaching, and developing staff members, with the support and guidance of the Packaging Supervisor.

• Proactively assessing and anticipating staffing needs, efficiency bottlenecks, and inventory demands to set teams and product up for future success.

• Working to optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring the company’s high quality standards are met or exceeded.

• Ensuring that all team members are trained in and adhere to the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Ensuring that all team members are trained in and adhere to the company's HACCP and other food safety procedures.

• Adhering to SQF guidelines by properly documenting all quality and safety checks.

• Troubleshooting equipment issues within the company’s maintenance program and involving maintenance to ensure equipment availability and proper upkeep.

• Ensuring daily/weekly orders are being filled accurately.

• Being willing to assist other departments as needed to support our mission.

• Performing other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience in a food service and/or manufacturing environment is strongly desired.

• Previous experience in a leadership role within food service, manufacturing, or another relevant industry is preferred.

• Strong Math skills, including but not limited to the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without the aid of a calculator.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.