Production Lead

Responsibilities

• Ensure the line is set up and ready with all guards in place before start‑up.
• Verify the availability of all materials needed for that day’s production run and account for material/product loss (yield variances).
• Conduct all work requirements by all applicable company policies and work rules.
• Responsible for all employees while assigned to the line.
• Ensure and enforce that all employees are wearing proper PPE, following GMP practices, etc., and hold employees accountable for work rule violations.
• Train new employees on their respective positions on the line and ensure all applicable JSA’s trained before starting assignment.
• Train employees on JSA’s as employees are moved from one position to another before starting new assignments.
• Notify maintenance immediately of any problems that may occur.
• Notify QA of any out‑of‑spec product or labeling issues that may occur.
• Complete all required paperwork correctly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure timely changeovers when required.
• Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for ensuring food safety/quality policies are followed, and report all food safety/quality problems out of their realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for making sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.
• All other duties as required.

• Self‑motivated and team‑oriented; self‑identifies with company objectives and works with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to learn each piece of equipment on the line to facilitate training of new employees.
• Must be able to motivate and guide others.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must possess basic math skills.

• Must work in a plant environment.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must perform stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping as part of the job.
• Must be flexible to work hours outside of the regular schedule as needed.

Base Pay Range: $18.65 - $31.09. Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and internal pay equity.

• Health and wellness coverage for employee and family.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days).
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Telemedicine.
• Work‑life balance initiatives.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Benefits may vary by location and position.

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www
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