Production Lead - 3Rd Shift

Immediate Hiring For Production Lead - 3rd Shift

The Production Lead directs and oversees employees engaged in manufacturing activities, with a strong focus on training and supervision, maintaining a positive and productive work environment, and ensuring full compliance with safety standards and established policies and procedures within a food manufacturing setting.

• Lead all production activities performed by employees and maintain a high degree of visibility and accessibility to staff throughout the shift.
• Establish and maintain department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy to meet production goals.
• Monitor and report daily production results, including material usage, waste, and equipment downtime.
• Identify and report equipment problems to the appropriate department and production leadership for timely resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Quality Control to maintain quality standards and implement corrective actions to resolve deficiencies.
• Train, motivate, coach, reward, and discipline production employees, and resolve personnel issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Coordinate with production management on personnel-related matters such as vacation approvals, time card approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Perform required administrative tasks and prepare necessary reports and correspondence related to production activities.
• Assist production management in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and ensure employees follow all established guidelines.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for proper sanitation and take corrective action when sanitation standards are not met.
• Collaborate with representatives from other departments to resolve production-related issues and support cross-functional communication.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems and processes relevant to the work area.
• Partner with the Safety function to implement safety programs and deliver all required safety training for employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and safe production operations.

• 3–5 years of progressive production experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated production supervision experience, including direct supervision of operators and production staff.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse production team.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies and procedures.
• Competence in monitoring production metrics such as productivity, material usage, waste, and downtime.
• Capability to coordinate with Quality Control and other departments to maintain quality and resolve production issues.

• Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks, including preparing reports and managing time cards and scheduling.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with production management, Quality Control, Safety, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a direct placement opportunity that offers access to a comprehensive benefits package through the employer's human resources program. You will work a consistent night shift schedule from Monday through Friday, supporting work-life balance with predictable hours. The environment values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to contribute, grow your leadership skills, and have a visible impact on production operations.

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility where the Production Lead is present on the production floor throughout the 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. shift, Monday through Friday. The environment is fast-paced and focused on meeting productivity, reliability, accuracy, sanitation, and safety standards. The position requires regular interaction with production staff, Quality…