2nd Shift Production Line Lead

Earth Friendly Products; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick pay

Wellness programs and incentives

Job summary

Earth Friendly Products is looking for a Production Line Lead in California, MO, to oversee daily production during the second shift. This role involves supervising the production line, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and supporting employees. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of production experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, vacation, 401k, and sustainability incentives. Join our mission for eco-friendly production!

Qualifications

• At least 1 to 2 years in a production role with 1 year of lead experience.
• Experience in environments with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to safely lift materials and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Lead second shift production activities ensuring safety and quality.
• Supervise labeling, filling, and packaging processes.
• Evaluate performance of production line workers regularly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage time effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

At ECOS®, we are a women‑led company with a mission to create plant‑powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of our carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.

We have an immediate opening for a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production activities during the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for second‑shift employees, providing leadership, direction, and support while maintaining production schedules and company standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Key Job Functions

• Supervising the proper labeling, filling, and packaging of product as it passes the production line
• Assisting line employees as necessary to maintain an efficient pace while ensuring quality and safety; performing work on the line, as needed
• Evaluating performance of the production line workers and rotating on a consistent basis (every one to two hours, as needed) to ensure all safety guidelines are met and cross‑training occurs on a regular basis
• Completing day‑by‑hour worksheets, ensuring the numbers are valid/accurate and efficiently entered on‑time each hour
• Recording scrap and giving to Production Supervisor/Plant Manager at end of each shift
• Performing safety checks as instructed by Production Supervisor and Safety Coordinator on a weekly basis
• Assisting in entering information into Deacom, using scanner to input production
• Handling product changeovers to ensure line stations are ready for next product run with correct laser printers, labels, filling heads, etc., as well as capable personnel
• Ensuring all product has the proper container, cap, and carton by inspecting the work completed by line
• Ensuring bottles, caps, cartons, and filling equipment is neat and clean
• Making sure UV light is on and running properly and ensures sanitary regulations are met
• Ensuring all caps are securely fastened and product is filled to the proper level
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and raise issues as needed
• Reporting equipment problems and/or failures to Production Supervisor, Plant Manager and Maintenance immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
• Reporting employee issues to Plant Manager, Production Supervisor or Human Resources immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
• Directing the cleaning of all equipment at the end of shift and/or during work hours, as necessary
• Ensuring recycled items are placed into correct bin according to standards and educating employees on proper recycling techniques
• Ensuring components returned to stock after fill run are counted, re‑packaged, and identified with proper lot number to support material handling and storage. If necessary, assist line workers and material handlers with this task
• Participating in cross‑training activities to ensure knowledge on all production lines
• Serving as lead and point of contact for all concerns that arise during second shift, contacting Plant Manager and/or Production Supervisor if an urgent issue arises
• Ensuring building is securely locked and alarm is set at end of shift
• Handling other special projects and requests, as needed

Pay Rate $23.00/hr

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• At least 1 to 2 years in a production role along with 1 year of lead experience, preferably in a production environment
• Previous experience preferred working in an environment that operated with continuous improvement initiatives and KPI’s to measure performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to make presentations and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, especially when observing dehydration process on dryer
• Ability to safely lift materials, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary items
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Excellent record‑keeping, documentation, and facility housekeeping skills
• Safety First! – Always practice safe behaviors, compliance with job‑specific and ECOS safety programs/guidelines, “Accident Prevention” and “Lead‑By‑Example” approach to safety, wear required PPE, etc.

Why join the ECOS family

• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Eleven paid holidays per year including your birthday
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco‑friendly car
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran