Manufacturing Lead

Smart LLC; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Smart LLC seeks a high-performance, bilingual Production Lead to drive our liquid chemical lines in Fontana, CA. This is a floor-leading role with hands-on troubleshooting from raw materials to finished goods, reporting to the Production Manager and supervising 30+ operators in a mixed English/Spanish environment.

The position is described as a three-month temp-to-hire with potential permanent placement contingent on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in liquid manufacturing (Chemicals/CPG preferred).
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) is a huge plus.
• Proficient in production math and analytical reporting.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with filling, heat tunnel, and packout equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED; no college degree required; forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full Line Technical Oversight: Lead and optimize integrated high-speed production lines, including automated filling, capping, labeling, coding, and secondary packaging.
• Inventory & component management: monitor on-line stock levels and reconcile usage vs. output to maintain accuracy; coordinate material pulls and transfers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Quality to resolve non-conformance issues and maintain GMP/Cal-OSHA compliance.
• Floor Command & Analytics: direct a team of 10+ operators in English and Spanish; calculate and report KPIs like UPH, downtime, and yield loss; enforce safety.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Production leadership

Production math

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Filling equipment

Heat tunnel

Packout equipment

Job description

Description

**This is a temp to hire position: 3 month temp with agency and permanent placement right after as long as you are meeting expectations with a possibility of permanent placement from the start**

We are seeking a high-performance, Bilingual Production Lead to drive our household and automotive chemical manufacturing lines. This is a \"player-coach\" role for a leader who can command the floor, troubleshoot integrated lines, and manage the full scope of production from raw components to finished goods. We value your 5+ years of direct industry experience and leadership ability over a college degree.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Line Technical Oversight: Lead and optimize integrated high-speed production lines, including:

• Automated Filling & Capping: Precise volume control and torque monitoring.
• Labeling & Coding: Ensuring alignment and batch code legibility.
• Secondary Packaging: Expert operation of shrink wrap and heat tunnels.
• End-of-Line Packout: Management of automated taping machines, case packing, and palletization.

2. Inventory & Component Management:

• Monitor on-line stock levels of raw components (bottles, caps, labels, film, corrugated).
• Perform daily reconciliation of usage vs. output to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Interface with Inventory Control and Logistics to coordinate material pulls and transfers.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues and maintain GMP/Cal-OSHA compliance.

4.Floor Command & Analytics:

• Direct a team of 10+ operators in both English and Spanish.
• Use strong mathematical skills to calculate and report KPIs (e.g., UPH, downtime %, and yield loss).

4. Safety: Enforce strict adherence to PPE and safety standards for household and automotive chemicals.

Location:

Fontana, CA

Pay Rate:

$23.50 – $29.00 per hour + OT

Reports To:

Production Manager

Direct Reports:

Around 30 employees

Benefits(once you become a perm. Chemical Guys employee):

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, sick time, paid holidays and employee discount.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in liquid manufacturing (Chemicals/CPG preferred).
• Language: Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a huge plus.
• Math Skills: Proficient in production math and analytical reporting.
• Technical: Proven troubleshooting skills with filling, heat tunnel, and packout equipment.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; no college degree required.
• Certifications: Forklift Certification is a significant plus (Sit-down/Stand-up).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stamina: Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment for extended periods.
• Endurance: Capacity to perform 12-hour shifts, including standing and walking the production floor for the duration of the shift.
• Heavy Lifting: Must be able to regularly lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) as required for line replenishment or equipment adjustment.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hands to troubleshoot machinery and handle chemical components.

Schedule & Overtime Expectations

• High Overtime Availability: This role offers significant overtime opportunities. Candidates must be available for extended schedules during peak seasons, including up to 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week.