First-Shift Production Lead: Drive Quality & Team

CTI Foods; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

401K Matching

FSA & HSA available

EAP and wellbeing support

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

CTI Foods in Owingsville, KY is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily production, guide a team on the plant floor, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and leadership to keep schedules on track.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and basic data entry using Excel and Word. You will help train teammates, enforce GMPs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Has demonstrated ability to lead others and meet production standards.
• Strong presence on the production floor to support line and team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; basic data entry skills (Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Ensure headcount is at budgeted levels.
• Owns people safety, food safety, cost execution, and morale of the team.
• Monitor production to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost standards.
• Provide employee training to ensure proper performance.
• Enforce plant rules and procedures.
• Coach for performance improvement and development.
• Support safety programs and brand compliance.
• Collaborate with Leads to meet targets.
• Promote Food Safety and Quality.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Excel & Word

Safety awareness

Team training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Canopy system

Job description

CTI Foods in Owingsville, KY is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily production, guide a team on the plant floor, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and leadership to keep schedules on track.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and basic data entry using Excel and Word. You will help train teammates, enforce GMPs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives