Production Lead – 3rd Shift – Food Manufacturing – $20/Hour

Production Lead – 3rd Shift – Food Manufacturing – $20/Hour

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Production Lead for a fast-paced food manufacturing and production facility!

Are you an experienced manufacturing or food production professional with strong leadership skills? We are seeking a hands-on Production Lead to help oversee daily production operations, lead team members, maintain product quality, and ensure food safety and workplace safety standards are followed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing leadership, production team lead, packaging, or food processing experience who enjoys working directly with employees and keeping production operations running efficiently.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00 PM-6:00 AM)

Schedule: Must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Important: This is a 24/7 operating production facility. Flexibility and availability are required.

Production Lead Job Responsibilities

The Production Lead is a working leadership position responsible for supporting the Production Supervisor and coordinating daily manufacturing operations. This position may provide direction and leadership to a production team of up to 25 employees.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily production activities and workflow to meet manufacturing schedules and production goals.

• Provide hands-on leadership, direction, and support to production team members.

• Lead, train, coach, and motivate employees to maintain productivity and performance standards.

• Monitor production output, product quality, efficiency, and overall team performance.

• Ensure employees follow proper food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.

• Identify and troubleshoot equipment, production, and operational issues.

• Assist with employee onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.

• Communicate production updates, staffing needs, and operational concerns to the Production Supervisor.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency and reduce operational issues.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.

• Ensure departmental production goals and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Production Lead Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, food processing, packaging, or distribution.

• Knowledge of food manufacturing procedures, GMPs, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.

• Previous leadership, team lead, shift lead, or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to direct, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced production environment.

• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing production demands.

• Must be dependable, flexible, and committed to maintaining high production and safety standards.

• Team Leadership: May provide direction to a team of up to 25 employees.

Associate Benefits Include:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week!
• Medical Benefits: Access to available healthcare benefit options.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Additional coverage options for eligible associates.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn extra money by referring friends and family to qualifying opportunities.
• Holiday Pay: Available on qualifying assignments.
• Training Opportunities: Gain valuable manufacturing experience and develop new technical skills.
• Career Growth: Build your experience and explore opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Support: Work with a local recruiting team that is here to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you succeed.

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