Night Production Lead: Packaging & Process Improvement

Post Holdings, Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is hiring a Production Lead to oversee the packaging lines, ensure schedules are met, and maintain product quality.

You will guide the production team, enforce safety procedures, and support continual improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, an associate degree (preferred), and proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Strong math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packaging line operations to meet production goals.
• Reassign staff for breaks, lunches, and schedule changes.
• Ensure product quality through regular checks and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve delays or issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide direction to production staff.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training on production and packaging procedures.
• Follow SQF principles and report any safety concerns.
• Maintain proper documentation in redzone with comments on all missed checks.
• Ensure SAP data input is accurate.
• Complete sanitation activities as required.
• Act as Production Supervisor in absence; support supervisory duties.
• Adhere to GMPs and quality practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is hiring a Production Lead to oversee the packaging lines, ensure schedules are met, and maintain product quality.

You will guide the production team, enforce safety procedures, and support continual improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, an associate degree (preferred), and proficiency with SAP.