Production Lead - A Shift - Edgerton, KS

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Posted Date:
Jul 23, 2026

Requisition Number: 129780

Location:
Edgerton, Kansas

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example.

The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Please attach a resume with your application to be considered for this position.

Pay:

• Starting pay is $26.50
• Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

• Rotating 12-hour weekly shifts

Candidate Process:

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.
• Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

The lead position is an hourly position in a fast-paced production environment. The position is responsible for maintaining a team environment, tracking accurate packaging and mixing storage of food products, cleaning the work area, following all health and safety regulations, and other assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees production area in the absence of Production Supervisor.
• Observes and adjusts product flow and process flow to ensure that production standards are met.
• Check quality and identify any damaged or defective product.
• Evaluate quality of ingredients and finished product.
• Coordinate and manage staff and other resources to meet production deadlines and standards.
• Assist with employee schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels to complete production goals.
• Relieve operators and other employees when needed.
• Train and monitor all shift employees to ensure that proper production, GMP’s and Safety guidelines are followed.
• Complete special projects as assigned with the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Make decisions and react quickly to problems.
• Lead and give direction to employees in the plant.
• Complete all reports and turn in all paperwork in a timely manner daily.
• Attend all safety meetings and follows proper safety procedures
• Follow all good manufacturing practices as set up by the company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates accountability for his/her own performance.
• Strong understanding of production equipment processes, understanding of plant GMP’s and Safety guidelines.
• Treat others with respect in all circumstances.
• Enjoys making a significant contribution to the overall team.
• Develops the greatest possible trust in our Company based on how he/she conducts his/herself each and every day.
• Demonstrates the utmost in character and integrity in everything he/she does.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally, in front of small to…