Production Lead

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Pay: $25+ per hour DOE

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (must be flexible to transition to a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

Employment Type: Direct hire

A food manufacturing facility in Denton is hiring a Meat Room Production Lead for a full-time, direct hire position. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting daily operations, driving shift performance, and overseeing tasks on the production floor.

The position begins on a weekday schedule and will transition to a 2-2-3 rotating shift. Candidates must be fully flexible and able to adapt to the new schedule over time.

• Leading production activities in the meat processing room
• Operating equipment and performing manual labor alongside the team
• Supporting production goals by managing workflow and shift priorities
• Monitoring equipment and identifying performance or mechanical issues
• Maintaining a clean, food‑safe, and organized work environment
• Assisting with training and development of team members
• Communicating with supervisors on performance, staffing, and process issues
• Participating in continuous improvement and problem solving

• At least 3 years of experience in food or meat production required
• Previous leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred
• Mechanical awareness and understanding of production equipment
• Hands‑on, dependable, and able to lead by example
• Flexible to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

This is a direct hire opportunity with long‑term potential in a stable, team‑oriented environment.

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