2nd Shift Production Tech Lead — Food Manufacturing Excellence

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Oakland, MS, is seeking a Production Technical Lead on the 2nd shift to drive safety, quality and productivity on the assigned line.

The role focuses on technical excellence on the production floor, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and training front-line teams in technical processes. The candidate will lead troubleshooting, process optimization, and centerline compliance while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience troubleshooting processing equipment and implementing technical solutions.
• Production lead experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for food processing equipment, formulations and manufacturing methods.
• Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization.
• Lead troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Facilitate shift huddles and meetings to communicate performance and share challenges.
• Teach centerline settings and manage deviations.
• Provide training and coaching to operators to strengthen technical capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE, reduce waste and enhance quality.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Quality Improvement

OEE Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Training & Coaching

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Oakland, MS, is seeking a Production Technical Lead on the 2nd shift to drive safety, quality and productivity on the assigned line.

The role focuses on technical excellence on the production floor, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and training front-line teams in technical processes. The candidate will lead troubleshooting, process optimization, and centerline compliance while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, safety and quality