Production Line Operations Lead – Food Processing

Production Line Operations Lead – Food Processing

Location:

Manteno, IL Compensation: $20.00–$24.00 per hour | Pay

Schedule:

Weekly

Employment Type:

Full-time |

Shifts:

Multiple Shifts

Employer:

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.

A day on the floor

You start your shift by reviewing the staffing plan and placing the right people on the right production lines. With the lines warming up, you verify product codes and check that machines and supporting equipment are set and safe. As work ramps up, you coach teammates, reinforce safety practices, and jump in on line set-ups and changeovers to keep throughput steady.

Throughout the day, you log production data, complete required paperwork, and monitor quality benchmarks—flagging process improvements and resolving safety concerns as they arise.

Core responsibilities

Build daily schedules and assign associates across multiple production lines

Confirm codes and conduct machine/equipment checks at shift start

Train team members on role expectations and safety procedures

Support line set-ups, changeovers, and smooth handoffs

Complete daily documentation and enter critical data into systems

Safeguard product quality while driving process improvements

Identify, escalate, and resolve safety risks

What you bring

Hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment

Background as a Group Lead, Line Lead, Floor Lead, or Supervisor Clear, confident communication and team leadership skills

Proven ability to manage several lines safely and efficiently

Reliability, accuracy, and a detail-first mindset

How to apply

Apply online through Indeed and walk in Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please bring two forms of identification.

Nexus Employment
291 Southcreek Drive Manteno, IL 60950

Job Type: Full-time