Production Shift Lead; SHIFT

Production Lead, Stone Mountain, GA

Win Cup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products, allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home or on the go.

Trusted since 1962, Win Cup is a leading manufacturer transitioning into an innovative, technology‑driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands that address global plastic pollution. Win Cup is driven by its Vio biodegradable foam technology and its Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers, the only marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth.

Competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefits beginning 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, paid time off, holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability, an Employee Assistance Plan and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after 60 days of employment.

Production Shift Lead (12‑hour shift)

Stone Mountain, GA

Production Supervisor

Responsible for assisting shift supervision in the safe, efficient operation of the cups department. The Shift Lead is a critical team member whose ability to execute and engage team members is essential to shift success. The Shift Lead works with the Shift Supervisor and Lead PEO to manage the shift in accordance with Standard Work.

• Monitor the entire production floor under the direction of the shift supervisor, ensuring smooth operation.
• Drive safety by confirming all shift personnel follow safety and GMP guidelines; reinforce protocols and report near misses or safety concerns immediately.
• Check material supplies at shift start and ensure required materials are requested and available.
• Oversee quality checks (white cup and print), including correct sleeve counts, boxes and labels, at designated times.
• Ensure the entire shift follows the break schedule and report inconsistencies.
• Ensure machine operators perform required quality line inspections and document testing; report equipment defects to maintenance.
• Prepare, input and process operation reports and other administrative functions accurately and on time.
• Maintain and submit all production checklists and related documents promptly.
• Identify and determine causes for quality problems or equipment failures, communicating with maintenance and shift supervisor.
• Coach/mentor team members at least once per shift.
• Oversee new team members, assisting with training according to the training manual and ensuring respectful treatment.
• Run the shift independently when needed, without supervisor support.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation practices.
• Maintain communication with the shift supervisor regarding production, quality and equipment issues.
• Provide feedback to the supervisor about team concerns and other production issues.
• Provide resources for efficient operation of foam packing areas, including packer assignments, absence coverage, rest periods and overtime, adhering to the break schedule.
• Perform all responsibilities of a packer, production equipment operator, print operator, as Lead may be assigned lines as needed.
• Support all current and new product demands and participate in training new and existing team members.
• Follow Win Cup Values, GMP, food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; report non‑compliance immediately to management or the SQF practitioner.
• Follow safety standards.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in running the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Win Cup leadership.

• High School Diploma.
• Experience as a Lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machinery, printing, packaging and quality processes.
• Forklift certification required.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and basic mathematics.
• Ability to learn quickly and execute instructions.
• Ability to work split shifts to support the production team on nights.
• Ability to understand written documents such as workplace rules, operating…