Shift leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Schedule: 2:45pm-11:30 pm, Saturdays as needed.

The Shift Leader reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for leading production operations during a shift. This includes leading and training the staff, following production processes, and coordinating maintenance and upkeep of equipment with the maintenance team. The Shift Lead must follow best practices of operating in a USDA facility and lead efforts to continuously improve processes in a lean environment.

The Shift Lead works closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure that productivity targets are met, and downtime events are kept to a minimum.

• Performs regular duties as assigned.
• Notifies supervisors of damaged or defective products.
• Monitors and instructs new workers on operations.
• Monitors production and consults with production supervisor/manager as needed.

• Basic knowledge of the product, production processes and other techniques for maximizing the level of production.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team.
• Awareness of sanitation and hygiene procedures and practices.
• Concern for the safety of self and co‑workers and a responsible attitude.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in a Lead Role in Manufacturing, preferably USDA Food Establishment.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Maintain and improve food safety, food defense, and food quality programs within the operation.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Frequent lifting or moving materials.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and/or reach.
• Manual dexterity – the ability to quickly move hands and arms, manipulate and/or assemble objects.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects.
• Use of gloves, hair net and frocks required.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and products up to 25 pounds. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment, including eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

$21.80 – $21.80 an hour. Pay includes 2nd shift pay differential.