3rd Shift Production Line Lead

The hours for this position are from 10:30pm-6:30am

The Production Line Lead provides hands-on leadership to Production Workers and supports daily production, sanitation, quality, and safety activities on assigned lines. This role ensures scheduled orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with GMPs, Food Safety Policy, and Candy Co operational standards. The Line Lead coordinates workflow, provides training, and maintains a safe, clean, organized environment across the line.

• Direct and coordinate the daily work of Production Workers on assigned lines.
• Provide clear direction on tasks such as product loading, packing, pallet stacking, cleaning, and sanitation steps.
• Rotate Production Workers between stations and lines as needed, including break/lunch coverage.
• Model Candy Co's safety, GMP, and Food Safety culture in all interactions.
• Proactively coach employees to improve quality, efficiency, and work habits.
• Escalate performance or behavior concerns to Supervisor when needed.
• Ensure lines are set up correctly, staffed appropriately, and running per schedule.
• Verify Production Workers are inspecting product correctly and performing assigned tasks.
• Monitor line speeds, material usage, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records, including production counts, scrap, and run notes.
• Identify and resolve minor production issues; escalate equipment concerns to Maintenance.
• Ensure proper labeling, lot codes, traceability, and documentation compliance.
• Lead and verify cleaning activities including sweeping, mopping, wiping, and equipment-area cleaning.
• Oversee scheduled sanitation (including Level 3–4 cleans requiring up to 8 hours).
• Train Production Workers on correct sanitation procedures, PPE, and chemical-handling expectations.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op checks for cleanliness, safety, and readiness
• Ensure all employees wear correct PPE at all times (hairnet, gloves, non-slip shoes, etc.).
• Maintain a hazard-free work area; remove debris and address spills immediately.
• Enforce lockout/tagout, safety guards, and restricted areas as required.
• Lead by example with 100% adherence to GMPs and Food Safety protocols.
• Report material shortages, deviations, or line issues promptly.
• Communicate shift expectations, priorities, and job rotations to Production Workers.
• Participate in daily shift huddles and pass-down meetings.
• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Supervisors as operational needs arise.

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a lead position, directing production line activities
• Must have an excellent Safety record and champion a Safety culture
• Must have strong, positive leadership, communication, and organization skills
• Bilingual skills preferred, not required (English, Spanish)
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and production standards
• Excellent problem-solving techniques
• Keen sense of urgency in driving attainment of scheduled order
• SAP, ROSS, NETSUITE, or other ERP environment skill and abilities a plus, or must be able to learn

• Must be able to work any/all shifts as directed
• Must be able to work on a line that requires repetitive motion
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends

• A non-slip resistant work shoe
• Ability to work on their feet 8+ hours at a time
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves as needed
• All required PPEs are worn properly when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection
• Position requires the ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walking around the facility, lifting and carrying up to 50-LBS unassisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
• Also requires the ability to: see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

• This position has no direct reports, but has 5-10 indirect reports