2nd Shift Production Lead - Safety & Training Mentor

HP Hood; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a dedicated lead to oversee the production department during the 12:45PM–9:30PM shift. The role focuses on safety, training, and ensuring daily goals are met across multiple teams.

The lead must communicate effectively with supervisors and staff while adapting to changing production needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and math skills, and 2–5 years in production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills essential.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with people and across departments.
• Prior experience as a Utility Operator or Processor, or strong knowledge of the operation including raw receiving, processing, filler operating and cleaning and CIP functions.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the department and the ability to receive direction and organize work and staffing schedules.
• 2-5 years experience in the Production Department or related area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Shift Supervisors, Manager, and employees to ensure successful production runs.
• Maintain an open dialogue with the Shift Supervisor, keeping him/her advised of changes, problems and accomplishments.
• Follow the chain-of –command and documentation in all matters requiring supervisory involvement.
• Assist with training and integrating of new employees to the department.
• Take the lead in promoting safety within the department and take an active role in assisting with accident investigations as needed.
• Be familiar with all jobs performed in the department and assist with overseeing that daily goals/schedules are successfully met.
• Ability to grow and assume increased responsibilities as production requirements dictate.
• Flexible to vary work shifts dependent upon production and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Team training

Production knowledge

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HP Hood is seeking a dedicated lead to oversee the production department during the 12:45PM–9:30PM shift. The role focuses on safety, training, and ensuring daily goals are met across multiple teams.

The lead must communicate effectively with supervisors and staff while adapting to changing production needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and math skills, and 2–5 years in production.