1st Shift Production Lead - Pet Care Manufacturing

Compana Pet Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Shift differential

Employee referrals

Health insurance

Retirement plan

EAP

Job summary

Compana Pet Brands in Omaha, NE seeks a 1st Shift Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a small crew on the 1st shift. You will monitor schedules, manage staffing, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production, at least 1 year in a leadership role, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On-site work with a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• At least one year of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or initiatives.
• Become certified operator in the work center within 60 days.
• Ability to work with hay and hay-based products.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds (100-pound requirement for bulk).
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, push, pull and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must understand and follow written and spoken English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules, adjust staffing and resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Identify and address production-related issues or bottlenecks promptly.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to implement process improvements and training programs.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and other key metrics.
• Close out production work orders and complete required documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Production experience

English comprehension

Physical stamina

Lifting and bending

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Compana Pet Brands in Omaha, NE seeks a 1st Shift Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a small crew on the 1st shift. You will monitor schedules, manage staffing, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production, at least 1 year in a leadership role, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On-site work with a team-focused environment.