Line Lead, Manufacturing / Production
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Production QC/QA
Location: Woodridge, IL
Department: Production
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, some mandatory Saturdays
Core hours: 4am-12:30pm, with overtime up to 2pm-3pm based on staffing needs
Pay: $24.00/hr
Reports To: Production Supervisor
At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.
For generations, we've been making authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza with pride, passion, and a commitment to quality. Behind every pizza is a team of people working hard to bring our favorite Chicago original to more families and communities across the country.
That's where you come in!
As a Production Line Lead
, you'll help bring our production goals to life by coordinating daily activities, supporting your teammates, and keeping your assigned production line running safely, efficiently, and to the high-quality standards our customers know and love.
You'll be a go-to resource for Production Associates and Machine Operators, helping solve problems, communicate priorities, and keep everyone moving in the same direction.
If you're dependable, mechanically minded, a strong problem-solver, and enjoy helping a team succeed, we'd love to have you on our team!
What You'll DoAs a Production Line Lead
, you'll coordinate and support daily production activities to ensure our products meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
You'll help set up equipment, monitor production performance, manage materials, communicate shift priorities, and coach team members to achieve daily goals.
You'll work closely with the Production Supervisor to address challenges, keep production on track, and identify opportunities to improve how we work.
You'll help lead the line, support the team, and make sure every pizza meets the Home Run Inn standard! You'll Spend Your Time Keeping Production Running- Coordinate daily production activities across your assigned line to meet production goals and deadlines
- Set up and break down machinery and equipment at the beginning and end of production
- Learn and perform production tasks throughout your assigned area, including mixing, operating press machines, adjusting depositing machines, and operating packaging equipment
- Monitor equipment performance and respond quickly to breakdowns or production issues
- Assist with die changes, material changes, and equipment adjustments as needed
- Monitor ingredient levels, identify potential shortages, and communicate issues to the Production Supervisor
- Use hand jacks and other approved equipment to move pallets and materials
- Help minimize production downtime, rejected products, and waste
- Ensure finished products meet established quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards
- Monitor production processes to ensure products are manufactured correctly and on time
- Verify product coding and establish appropriate expiration dates for finished products
- Monitor and document batch information, materials, and other required production records
- Identify and communicate quality concerns or inconsistencies to the Production Supervisor
- Help ensure our products consistently meet Home Run Inn's quality expectations
- Promote a culture of safety by following all workplace health and safety requirements
- Reinforce safe behaviors and ensure team members follow company safety programs and GMP requirements
- Monitor your assigned area for safety hazards that could impact employees or products
- Immediately communicate and communicate?
- Follow required safety procedures when operating, adjusting, and cleaning equipment
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection when needed
- Help maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your teammates
- Generate inventory tickets throughout the day to track materials used and production levels
- Monitor ingredient and packaging material availability to support uninterrupted production
- Maintain accurate batch records, production paperwork, and other required documentation
- Use computers, printers, hand scanners, and other technology to support daily production activities
- Communicate material shortages, inventory concerns, and production updates to the appropriate team members
- Help ensure production records are complete, accurate, and up to date
- Coordinate Production Associates and Machine Operators across your assigned production area
- Communicate shift priorities…
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