Line Lead

F; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods is seeking a Production Line Lead to manage one or more lines, train staff, stock materials, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role coordinates line setup, downtime reduction, and paperwork while maintaining alignment with company procedures.

You will monitor line performance, address safety concerns, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and run rates. A high school diploma and experience in food manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience in a chilled manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience tracking inventory with an Inventory Scan gun.
• Ability to start-up and safely operate common food manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of GMPs and safe work practices in food manufacturing.
• Bilingual Spanish/English helpful.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line each day and ensure proper start-up.
• Keep line stocked with materials to maintain flow and reduce downtime.
• Meet run-rate, quality, and productivity goals.
• Inspect output and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Monitor safety and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and rotate stock as needed.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.
• Identify safety concerns and escalate as needed.
• Pursue continuous improvement in run rates and productivity.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Safe work practices

Interpersonal skills

Reading reports

Basic math

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory Scan gun

Job description

Description

The production line lead is responsible for one or more production assembly lines and manufacturing practices within a department. They are responsible for the communication and proper execution of job assignments by means of training, placement of line workers, feeding or stocking materials for the line, safety, and ensuring all productivity goals, company standards, and procedures are met. Serves as a point person to share information, handle set-up, metal checks, and routine line prep processes.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will set up the production line each day, ensure the line is properly stocked during assembly runs, quality and completion goals are met, and closely inspects the output for the run and shift to ensure it meets company standards. Drives production standards, sets the pace for productivity, may correct unsafe actions and ensures proper processes are followed. Duties include:

Job Description:

• A key contact to ensure line start-up and set-up is done properly. Checks to make sure materials and packaging needed are available.
• Ensure production line has all required stock, packaging, and materials to maintain flow & reduce downtime.
• Must have knowledge of all standard product run rates & ensure line is meeting them. May document reasons for failure to meet run rates or downtime experienced.
• Responsible for inventory controls and maintains accurate inventory of materials and supplies. May be involved in stock rotation as required.
• Inspects equipment before use, monitors equipment during runs and reports malfunctions, repairs needed or concerns to a supervisor or Manager for address.
• Must be proactive in notifying mechanical issues to Maintenance.
• Input Red Zone notifications when necessary.
• Identify employees on a line that are not wearing proper PPE and address the matter or report to a Team Lead or Supervisor when repeatedly addressed for correction.
• Identify safety concerns or violations related to the line operations. Report safety and security issues for all employees.
• Ensure quality and safety of food products by periodic inspection and review of finished products for uniformity to specifications, label integrity, presentation.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation between product runs and/ or shifts, as required.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Thoroughly complete paperwork associated with job requirements.
• Verifies full completion and accuracy of orders. Pursues continuous improvement with run rates, quality and productivity as part of the broader team.
• Performs other duties as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous experience working in a chilled manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience tracking inventory materials and supplies and using an Inventory Scan gun and helpful
• Must be able to start-up and safely operate common food manufacturing equipment
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to food manufacturing
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safe work practices, GMP’s, and food borne illness in a food warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment, stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to complete common paperwork related to inventory, receiving and material handling
• Ability to read computer generated reports
• Must have strong interpersonal and employee relation skills
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members
• Must have basic mathematical skills

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job work is primarily performed in a chilled environment. Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, talk or hear. Required to use hands and fingers finger, handle, lift, feel, push, or pull objects. Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently. Often required to lift and carry 10 lbs. force constantly to move objects. Exposed to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Values

As we continue to grow and provide leading-edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

FIND the most positive path.

RESPOND swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

EARN trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

SERVE up safety.

HAVE each other’s backs

F&S Fresh Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: F&S Fresh Foods is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at F&S Fresh Foods are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. F&S Fresh Foods will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.