Operations Lead - IQF Raw - 2nd Shift

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee the production line, coach the team, troubleshoot issues, and ensure our gold standards in product quality and safety.

You will drive line performance, maintain data accuracy, and lead troubleshooting to minimize downtime. You will ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, perform equipment setup/teardown, and monitor critical process parameters while maintaining a strong safety and sanitation focus on the floor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math.
• Willing to learn and adapt to production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence & Reporting: Audit hourly line performance and correct variances; update dashboard every two hours.
• Quality and Compliance Champion: Maintain meat quality and temperature standards; complete HACCP documentation.
• Equipment Mastery & Optimization: Set up and tear down machinery; adjust pressures, temperatures, and process times.

Skills

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

As an Operations Lead, you are the heartbeat of the production floor. You'll be the go-to expert on the line, coaching your team, troubleshooting tech, and ensuring every product meets our gold standard. You're driving performance and paving the way for the next opportunity.

Impact You'll Have (Key Responsibilities)

• Operational Excellence & Reporting: Drive hour-by-hour line performance by meticulously auditing hourly scanning and correcting variances immediately. Consolidate critical production data and documentation within the dashboard every two hours to ensure 100% data accuracy.
• Quality and Compliance Champion: Serve as the guardian of product quality, strictly maintaining proper meat quality and temperature standards. Ensure 100% adherence to food safety standards by completing all required HACCP documentation.
• Equipment Mastery & Optimization: Lead the proper setup and teardown of complex machinery, including installing/removing tooling, dies, and molds. Manage and adjust critical production parameters (pressures, weights, temperatures, sizing, mix times, etc.).
• Technical Problem-Solver: Utilize basic mechanical knowledge to perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting. Quickly address and resolve mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
• Facility Safety: Safely operate a powered industrial truck when necessary and maintain a high standard of sanitation across the work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience & Growth Mindset: Industry experience is a plus, but we hire based on attitude and potential—we train for skill! Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Certification: Must be able to become certified on operating equipment.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math.
• Physical Abilities:
• Capability for continuous standing and repetitive hand/finger movements at line speed, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds (including above the head/below the waist).
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mindy Heick, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail].