Production Lead - 1st Shift

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits.

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Must be open to working weekends and overtime as needed.

• Team Lead will oversee pre‑op and/or tear down depending on shift and coordinate lines set‑up.
• Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications; works with other departments to prevent downtime.
• Leads continuous improvement plant wide.
• Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction; provides associate training as needed; recommends corrective actions for non‑compliance to supervisor.
• Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable; ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
• Responsible for specification compliance.
• Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards; basic math skills, ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports (product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor).
• This position is expected to eventually cross‑train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.
• Must work safely at all times.
• On the floor 95% of shift.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Regularly required to stand and operate tools or controls; occasionally required to sit, walk, stoop or crouch.
• May occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet‑jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 15 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to read, speak, and write in English. Bilingual capability is a plus.

High school diploma or GED, or three to six months related work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Multi‑shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet/humid and vary in temperature from refrigerated to ambient or warm in summer months depending on the facility.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay:
Production Lead Level I $21.80/hr we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.