Lead Cryovac (47056)

Central Valley Meat Co; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat Co is seeking a Production Line Lead in Hanford, CA to coordinate line operations and supervise the team on the floor. You will ensure compliance with safety guidelines, GMPs, and food safety standards while maintaining production efficiency. The role requires prior food manufacturing experience, supervisory capabilities, and strong communication.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This on-site position focuses on meeting deadlines and quality standards in a

Qualifications

• 2 years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports Production Supervisor in daily operations of the manufacturing floor.
• Organizes and directs daily operations of production employees.
• Operates equipment to process product.
• Ensures product meets standards.
• Documents daily production activities and adheres to GMP rules.
• Completes paperwork accurately and follows company policies.
• Ensures duties are performed per procedures and meets production deadlines.
• Under supervision, operate designated area within guidelines (labor, yield, material use).
• Enforce procedures, policies, work methods, equipment operation, GMP and safety rules.

Skills

Leadership/Team supervision

Safety & GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central Valley Meat Company Inc - HANFORD, CA 93230

Salary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 Hourly

CVM is dedicated to providing our customers with the finest, value-added, premium ground beef in America. Also, with a strong focus on product innovation and food safety, Central valley meat continues to build on our leadership position in our industry by putting the needs of our customers first.

Job Summary

The Production Line Lead coordinates all activities related to the assigned production line(s) and the employees who work those lines. This includes employee compliance with company priorities such as safety guidelines, good manufacturing processes (GMPs) and food safety. In addition, the Line Lead assigns/coordinates personnel work activities so that each line runs efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports Production Supervisor in the daily operations of the manufacturing floor, ensuring the production processes from start to finish are being produced to the required specifications and company standards.
• Organizes and directs daily operations of production employees.
• Operates equipment to process product.
• Ensures product is meeting standards.
• Documents daily production activities, and ensures that all safety and GMP rules are followed and enforced.
• Completes paperwork accurately.
• Ensures that job duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must meet production deadlines.
• With guidance from Production Supervisor, operate designated area within approved guidelines, such as labor, yield, and material use.
• Accountable for the enforcement of procedures, general policy, work methods, equipment operation, GMP's and safety policies.

Qualifications

Two (2) years previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

Lead/Supervisory experience preferred.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment with a high degree of precision and control in a work environment where product quality is of the highest priority.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience teaching and training others.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong and effective communication skills – verbal and written.
• Confident reporting to management (line performance, line status/issues, personnel problems, etc.) and willingness to recommend solutions.
• Capable of allocating resources and recognizing those experienced and inexperience, ensuring they are assigned appropriately.
• Sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment with thorough knowledge of food manufacturing processes and procedures (preferred).

EOE Statement

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list what is required of personnel so classified. They do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees in this position and are expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.

CVM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.