Manufacturing Lead

This is a temp to hire position: 3 month temp with agency and permanent right after as long as you are meeting expectations with a possibility of permanent placement from the start

We are seeking a high-performance, Bilingual Production Lead to drive our household and automotive chemical manufacturing lines. This is a "player-coach" role for a leader who can command the floor, troubleshoot integrated lines, and manage the full scope of production from raw components to finished goods. We value your 5+ years of direct industry experience and leadership ability over a college degree.

1. Full Line Technical Oversight:

• Automated Filling & Capping:
  Precise volume control and torque monitoring.
• Labeling & Coding:
  Ensuring alignment and batch code legibility.
• Secondary Packaging:
  Expert operation of shrink wrap and heat tunnels.
• End-of-Line Packout:
  Management of automated taping machines, case packing, and palletization.

2. Inventory & Component Management:

• Monitor on-line stock levels of raw components (bottles, caps, labels, film, corrugated).
• Perform daily reconciliation of usage vs. output to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Interface with Inventory Control and Logistics to coordinate material pulls and transfers.

3.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues and maintain GMP/Cal-OSHA compliance.

4. Floor Command & Analytics:

• Direct a team of 10+ operators in both English and Spanish.
• Use strong mathematical skills to calculate and report KPIs (e.g., UPH, downtime %, and yield loss).

5. Safety:

• Enforce strict adherence to PPE and safety standards for household and automotive chemicals.

Location: Fontana, CA

Pay Rate: $23.50 – $29.00 per hour + OT

Reports To: Production Manager

Direct Reports: Around 30 employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• sick time
• paid holidays
• employee discount

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in liquid manufacturing (Chemicals/CPG preferred).
• Language:
  Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a huge plus.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in production math and analytical reporting.
• Technical:
  Proven troubleshooting skills with filling, heat tunnel, and packout equipment.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED; no college degree required.
• Certifications:
  
  Forklift Certification is a significant plus (Sit-down/Stand-up).

• Stamina:
  Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment for extended periods.
• Endurance:
  Capacity to perform 12-hour shifts, including standing and walking the production floor for the duration of the shift.
• Heavy Lifting:
  Must be able to regularly lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) as required for line replenishment or equipment adjustment.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hands to troubleshoot machinery and handle chemical components.

• High Overtime Availability:
  This role offers significant overtime opportunities. Candidates must be available for extended schedules during peak seasons, including up to 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week.