Production Lead - 2nd Shift (Dry Powder Operations

Fortress Nutrition is growing-and we're looking for an experienced Production Lead to help drive safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement within our Dry Powder Operations team. This is a hands‑on, working leadership role responsible for supporting daily production activities, coaching operators, improving processes, and serving as the primary resource and leader for the team on 2nd shift.

If you're passionate about developing people, improving manufacturing processes, and creating a culture of accountability and operational excellence, this could be a great fit for you.

• Monday-Friday: 2:00 PM-10:30 PM
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production and business need

* Training is required on 1st shift, from 6:00 am-2:30 pm for roughly 4 weeks.

• Direct daily production activities on 2nd shift to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time completion of work
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and support to production employees
• Oversee blending and packaging operations and communicate downtime or recurring equipment issues to the Production Supervisor, Plant Manager and Maintenance immediately
• Provide work assignments and coordinate labor utilization to maximize production and output
• Fill in for the Production Supervisor on the shift, including providing direction to operators, monitoring inventory, and sending end‑of‑day production reports
• Oversee training of new employees;
  Coach, develop and train current team members
• Develop a working knowledge of machinery/equipment and job stations to provide operational support where needed
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, workflow, and product quality
• Monitor completion and accuracy of Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and ensure all documentation follows Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Serve as the department subject matter expert for MMR documentation and identify additional training opportunities on the team when needed
• Ensure employees consistently follow GMPs, food safety standards, PPE requirements, safety/sanitation standards, and all company policies
• Promote a positive, team‑oriented, servant leadership culture focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and leadership regarding production priorities and operational concerns
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
• Support team operations through overtime or weekend work when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience with direct responsibility for employee coaching, performance management, time and attendance oversight, disciplinary action, and team training & development
• 1+ years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing, with strong understanding and knowledge of food safety and quality programs (GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, cross‑contamination prevention, etc.)
• Experience driving process and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Strong organizational, professional communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer programs/applications
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize changing workloads, and make sound decisions independently
• Ability to safely operator Hoist, Scissor Lift, and Forklift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs

• Experience machine operating high‑speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
• Previous experience in a mixing/blending role within a regulated industry
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10…