3rd Shift Production Lead | Line Setup & Training

Dawn Foods Ltd.

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 89,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(K) + company match

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Company Holidays

Professional training

Family-owned business over 100 years

Job summary

Dawn Foods Ltd. in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Production Coordinator for the 3rd shift to direct daily line activities, coordinate the production schedule, and ensure quality and GMP compliance. The role requires prior supervisory experience and SAP/ERP familiarity.

Shift is 3rd shift: Monday–Friday 10:00 pm–6:30 am, with every fifth weekend and overtime as needed. This onsite position offers growth opportunities in a family-owned bakery leader with strong benefits.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment
Experience in a lead or supervisory role, or equivalent leadership, coaching, and team support experience, required
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP platforms
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Verbal and written communication
Apply basic reasoning and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day activities of the team, communicate daily production schedule and expectations.
Monitor the process in relation to product standards and efficiencies, assign duties, ensure line rotation where applicable.
Train new hires, retrain and onboard new team members
Assist and have working knowledge of all areas of process.
Set up line for specific product run, including required packaging, labels, toppings, fillings, and all other required items pertinent to specific line requirements and product specifications.
Participate in production activities as needed to support staffing and operational needs.
Completion of paperwork, effective operation of hand-held scanner to record finished product.
Effectively communicate with supervisor and team.
Support and instruct team members in production line practices, procedures, and duties.
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices food safety procedures, plant policies and procedures.
Demonstrate and apply safe work practices.
Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion regarding all communication (spoken, written, or otherwise) with all members of Dawn management.
Support the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn.
Other duties as assigned