2nd-Shift Lead, Dry Powder Production

Fortress Nutrition; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover

9 paid holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Production Lead for the Dry Powder Operations on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) to drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the floor.

You will coach operators, oversee blending and packaging, manage workflow, and partner with Supervisors to address downtime, equipment issues, and training.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes GDPs, GMPs, food safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a lead or supervisory role with coaching responsibilities.
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing and knowledge of GMPs and sanitation.
• Strong math skills and ability to train and develop others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel; strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily 2nd shift production activities to ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion.
• Lead, coach, and develop operators; assign and optimize labor utilization.
• Oversee blending and packaging; report downtime and equipment issues promptly.
• Provide shift coverage as acting supervisor and generate end-of-shift reports.
• Train new employees; build SME knowledge of MMR documentation and GDP compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in production methods and process flows.

Skills

Lead / supervisory experience

Coaching operators

Problem solving

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hoist operation

Scissor Lift

Forklift

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Production Lead for the Dry Powder Operations on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) to drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the floor.

You will coach operators, oversee blending and packaging, manage workflow, and partner with Supervisors to address downtime, equipment issues, and training.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes GDPs, GMPs, food safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.