What You'll Lead (aka Your Playground)
- Own the Full SQCDSP Scoreboard You are the steward of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People performance for your production area. Every shift is your mini business, and you run it like a pro.
- Deliver top-tier performance using the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust cycle
- Sustain and elevate business results using Lean / IL6S / TPM model (autonomous + progressive maintenance)
- Understand loss, attack loss, eliminate loss - repeat.
- Safety Leadership (Non-Negotiable) Champion safety processes, including LOTO, safety maps, BOS, and root cause analysis (RCA) Ensure zero-harm manufacturing through proactive hazard elimination Coach teams daily on safe behaviors; close corrective actions fast
- Quality & Food Safety Protect the brand through precision: food safety checks, CCP verification, sanitation discipline, and product integrity Lead rapid response and RCA on deviations Help maintain our "100% right, 100% of the time" mindset
- Operations Excellence Maintain equipment at basic conditions and execute AM/PM strategies (breakdown, planned & progressive maintenance) Lead line startup, shutdown, and changeovers with speed and discipline Drive throughput, minimize downtime, reduce waste, and lift OEE Make data visible - hour-by-hour boards, digital trackers, deviation logs
- People & Culture Leadership Lead a diverse team across multiple lines; set expectations, give timely feedback, coach on the floor, and inspire accountability Handle tough interpersonal situations tactfully and confidently Influence effectively in a union environment (if applicable) Build a bench of future leaders - cross-training, upskilling, succession planning High performers want to grow. You'll create an environment where growth is built into the culture.
- CI, TPM & Breakdown Elimination Use Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Breakdown Elimination tools to drive permanent solutions Lead Kaizens that actually stick - sustain improvements through SOPs, centerlining, and OnePoint Lessons Own stops reduction and loss analysis during your shift
What You Bring
- Required 2+ years of Supervisory/leadership manufacturing experience (food CPG strongly preferred)
- Strong technical aptitude + shopfloor confidence
- Proven ability to prioritize and make fast, smart decisions
- Tech-savvy: Microsoft Office, digital production systems
- Fierce attention to detail and strong written & verbal communication
- Preferred / "Standout Factor" Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Ops, Food Science, Business)
- IL6S/TPM experience; Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma certified
- Experience leading in a unionized environment
- Brilliant problem solver with a calm under pressure mindset
- Background in breakdown elimination & 5S systems
What Makes This Job Attractive to High Performers
- Finally, run the shift the way you've always known it should be run
- Lead high-speed, high-visibility operations that shape the business daily
- Make decisions with real autonomy
- Strengthen a team that wins together
- Drive transformation - not just maintain the status quo
Schedule & Work Environment
Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift (3 PM to 11 PM)
Occasional flexibility to support other shifts and weekends
Lively production floor environment requiring PPE, mobility, and hands-on leadership
Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $106,700; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with