Lead, Manufacturing

Boar's Head Brand; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand is seeking a Lead Person to run a designated production area efficiently and safely. You will interpret daily schedules, communicate with operators, and supervise inventory accuracy in a cold environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and proactive thinking to support department goals. The candidate should have leadership experience in food production, strong communication skills, ability to lift 50-75 lbs, and familiarity with Oracle systems; forklift

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a manufacturing/food production environment.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Lift and move 50–75 pounds with assistance when required.
• Available Monday–Friday with weekend production needs; forklift/tow motor experience; Oracle systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as assigned by department supervisor/manager.
• Operate and help maintain equipment within the area.
• Report problems and recommend efficiency improvements to the supervisor.
• Assist with on-the-job training and development of other employees.
• Assist supervisor in recognizing problems and coaching staff.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, safety rules and company policies.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Verify order/invoice accuracy, complete cycle counts and inventory controls.
• Strive to satisfy internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Oracle systems

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

As Lead Person -tasked with running a specific area of production in an efficient and safe manner. Needs to understand the daily schedule and communicate the information to operators. Have an understanding of product rotation – first in first out concept. Ensures orders are processed in accordance with the Boar’s Head's customer service standards. Is also familiar with; standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse, distribution center, or meat processing facility. The successful candidate will also be able to think proactively, thrive under pressure, and assist the production supervisors in achieving departmental goals and production including the ability to train others and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager
• Responsible for operating and helping to maintaining equipment within their assigned area
• Assist with reporting problem situations and makes recommendations to Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of production
• Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training, and development of other employees
• Assists Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coaches employees or makes recommendations to Supervisor for further actions
• Must follow Company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Verify accuracy of order/invoices/manifests, complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures to ensure accurate record keeping and product control
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
• Position requires having worked in leadership capacity in a manufacturing/food production environment
• Must have basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)
• Available to work a Monday - Friday schedule, with weekend work dictated by production needs
• Fork-lift/tow motor experience
• Experience with Oracle systems preferred