Production Lead – D Shift

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone, and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. Our company signature, "For All, For Good", reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier, responsible food for all.

Headquarters are in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) with five manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI;
Leitchfield, KY;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, .

Job Title:

Production Lead –

Location:

Nampa

D Shift: Thursday – Sunday & E/O Wednesday, 7 pm – 7 am. This shift includes a $4 night‑shift premium.

As Production Lead for Materne, North America you will support the Production Supervisor in leading the day‑to‑day work activities of the team on your designated shift.

• Lead the production team during a 12‑hour shift, maintaining a consistent, visible presence in the workshop.
• Mentor and motivate team members to follow safe work practices, comply with GMPs and production standards while striving to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental objectives.
• Assist the Supervisor in ensuring the integrity of finished product quality.
• Make independent decisions related to operations and product conformance/non‑conformance in the Supervisor’s absence as necessary.
• Assist with troubleshooting, resolution of day‑to‑day challenges, and operator needs, escalating to the Supervisor or maintenance when appropriate.
• Relate information between the Supervisor, work team, support departments, and other lines to ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate scheduled work activities, including start‑up, shut‑down, mid‑week CIP, VIF reconciliation, and any other activities directed by the Supervisor.
• Monitor KPP boards, VPA boards, and production flow using data indicators and operator feedback to recommend safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Investigate and ensure accurate reporting of non‑compliant materials or supplies.
• Ensure accuracy of production paperwork and facilitate timely submission to the Quality Department.
• Observe and monitor training activities of team members, providing detailed feedback to the Supervisor.
• Maintain 5″S adherence and support continuous improvement initiatives; implement new processes and standardize best practices between shifts and production lines.
• Assist the Supervisor with people, process, and equipment root‑cause analysis and drive problem‑solving initiatives as needed.
• Check the employee hotline, work with the Supervisor and other leads to ensure adequate coverage for unplanned absences and tardies, and provide coverage as needed.
• Assist with employee breaks, ensuring coverage by other operators or by yourself as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable regulations, reporting violations promptly to the Supervisor or Human Resources.
• Support the Supervisor with performance evaluations by recommending ratings, improvement opportunities, and recognition for strong performance.
• Arrive before shift and stay after shift as necessary to ensure proper communication and coordination between shifts.
• Perform and complete sensory testing on the lines to ensure product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience as a trainer, lead, or Supervisor in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal, reading, writing).

• Must successfully pass a training course for acidified food production during onboarding.
• Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate math calculations.
• Ability to synthesize data and information to make decisions.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diffuse tense situations and manage multiple priorities…