Lead - Production Line

Nature's Path; Blaine, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Path in Blaine, WA is seeking a Production Shift Lead to oversee planning, scheduling, coordination and hands-on support on the production floor during the Pink shift (6 AM–6:30 PM). This role partners with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor crew, track performance, enforce GMP/SOP/LEAN, conduct safety walks, manage data, and assist with maintenance and audits while maintaining cost-conscious production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience required; food processing preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills; must be detail-oriented.
• Experience using man lifts and boom trucks required; sit-down forklift is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coordinating production on shift to execute core operating processes (GMPs, SOPs, supply management, TQM, LEAN).
• In the absence of the production supervisor, ensure production continues on schedule as master schedule dictates.
• Review production board and keep shift on schedule within budget; adjust as needed to reach goals.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with Production Supervisor to optimize equipment performance.
• Ensure lean practices are used to maximize efficiencies.
• Monitor product quality and coach/mentor crew; manage performance.
• Conduct safety walks and first aid training.

Skills

Production supervision

LEAN processing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

People management

Communication in English

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Man-lifts

Boom trucks

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Reporting to the Pink shift Supervisors, the Production Shift Lead supports the planning, scheduling, coordination, and oversight of production and packaging activities during the assigned shift. This role collaborates with both internal and external customers and provides hands‑on support on the production floor as needed, serving as an active and engaged member of the team.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with supervising and coordinating production on shift to execute NP’s core operating processes, including the GMP’s, SOP’s, supply management, TQM and LEAN, to ensure quality product, best value for customers, and efficiencies and cost structures that optimize profitability.
• In the absence of the production supervisor, ensures efficient production continues as master schedule dictates.
• Assisting to review and discuss the production board, ensuring production for a shift is on schedule and within budget and making changes as needed to attain production goals.
• Working with the Production Supervisor to coordinate preventative maintenance to optimize performance of equipment and facilities.
• Ensuring that lean practices are being incorporated and continuously used to maximize efficiencies.
• Working with the supervisor to monitor the quality of product.
• Coaching and mentoring production crew members and assisting with performance management.
• Conducting safety walk through and first aid training.
• Checking all CPCs of processes and finished goods.
• Conducting audits at mid‑shift, end‑of shift and as needed.
• Recording relevant data on computer as needed.
• Completing special projects as assigned by manager.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of production experience required; food processing preferred
• Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong mathematical and computer skills required; must be detail‑oriented
• Experience using man lifts and boom trucks required; sit‑down forklift is desirable
• Proven team‑focused attitude; experience with LEAN processing & teams desirable
• Strong safety awareness; basic understanding of OSHA as it relates to manufacturing
• Proven troubleshooting and multitasking abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively in a change environment.
• Comfortable with a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to learn people management and ability to learn skills to deal with employee development and conflict resolution.
• The ability to communicate and understand verbal directions effectively and efficiently in English, both verbal and written

Education:

• High school diploma

Shift: Pink Rotation 6 AM - 6:30 PM

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma or better.

Experience

Required

Proven troubleshooting and multitasking abilities

Mathematical and computer skills

1 year:

Man‑lifts and boom trucks required; sit‑down and/or stand‑up fork‑lift preferred

3 years:

Production Operations, food‑industry preferred

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