Operations Lead - Line 2 - Slice 2nd Shift

West Liberty Foods; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. in Tremonton, UT is seeking an Operations Lead to be the heartbeat of the production floor. You’ll coach your line, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure every batch meets our gold standard through hands-on supervision.

You’ll drive real-time performance data, maintain HACCP documentation, secure safety and sanitation, and coordinate tool setups. This role rewards initiative, problem-solving, and readiness to work extended shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to become certified on operating equipment.
• Age 18+.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence & Reporting: Drive hour-by-hour line performance by auditing hourly scanning and correcting variances; consolidate data every two hours for 100% accuracy.
• Quality and Compliance Champion: Maintain meat quality and temperature standards; ensure HACCP documentation is completed.
• Equipment Mastery & Optimization: Setup/teardown of machinery; manage tool changes and adjust production parameters.
• Technical Problem-Solver: Perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Facility Safety: Safely operate equipment and maintain sanitation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team coaching

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

HACCP knowledge

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Job 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.