1st Shift Production Lead — Team & Safety Focus

Bell & Evans; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking a Lead - 1st Shift to oversee start-to-finish operations in direct labor. The role requires coordinating staffing, production schedules, and line performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will manage shift handoffs, daily checks, and end-of-shift wrap-ups, while promoting a productive, compliant environment. Leadership experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, production schedules, line speeds, and daily production needs.
• Ensure safety, PPE, GMP, quality, and company standards are followed.
• Conduct shift handoffs, floor checks, hourly production checks, and end-of-shift walkthroughs.
• Coordinate breaks, lunches, cleaning, and daily stretches.
• Train and assist team members and delegate tasks as needed.
• Monitor production flow, minimize downtime, and address issues promptly.
• Report staffing, downtime, safety, quality, and foreign material concerns.
• Complete required paperwork and perform basic department functions.

Skills

Leadership

Shift coordination

Production scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking a Lead - 1st Shift to oversee start-to-finish operations in direct labor. The role requires coordinating staffing, production schedules, and line performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will manage shift handoffs, daily checks, and end-of-shift wrap-ups, while promoting a productive, compliant environment. Leadership experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities for growth and training.