Production - Team Lead

Job in Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska, 68031, USA

Listing for: Colonial Group

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 52000.00 70000.00 YEAR

Hooper County, Alpine CO

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Production Manager, Finished Goods the Production Team Lead is responsible for the coordination of production employees on the production lines as well as monitoring product flow and line operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current license for Forklift and Reach

Experience &

Skills:

Minimum 1-3 years production experience, food industry an asset
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Packing line experience using simple packing equipment, interfaces and scales
Strong communication skills
Team player with a “hands-on” approach to leadership
Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
Ability to multi-task
Knowledge of MS Office
Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively and stand on feet for majority of the working day
Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which may include some evenings and weekends

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Set-up, monitor and assign production team members to designated lines.

Ensure production schedule is accomplished on time.

Follow-up, investigate and resolve any issues (ie. equipment malfunction, labour demands, packaging requirements) that may arise.

Ensure packaging equipment and product is following a continuous process flow.

Computer tasks such as creating tags for inventory management.

Relocate skids with forklift as needed.

Perform daily start-up of production equipment as needed.

Ensure compliance with all provincial acts and regulations pertaining to health and safety, food safety, as well as Earth Fresh company policies and procedures.

Providing assistance to and performing other duties as required by the Production Manager, Finished Good