Evening Shift Leader – Food Production & Lean Improvement

Charcuterie Artisans; Mapleville (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Charcuterie Artisans is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily production activities on a Mon-Fri 2:45p-11:30p shift with Saturdays as needed. You will lead the production team, train new staff, enforce USDA standards, and collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently.

The role emphasizes food safety, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, with a focus on minimizing downtime and achieving output goals.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing environments is required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees during the shift.
• Train and coach new team members on procedures, safety and quality.
• Monitor output and coordinate with maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Communicate issues to the Production Supervisor as needed.
• Ensure USDA standards and food safety policies are followed.
• Identify and report damaged or nonconforming products.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charcuterie Artisans is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily production activities on a Mon-Fri 2:45p-11:30p shift with Saturdays as needed. You will lead the production team, train new staff, enforce USDA standards, and collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently.

The role emphasizes food safety, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, with a focus on minimizing downtime and achieving output goals.