Packaging Production Lead - Safety, Lean & Training

Maker's Pride; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Production Lead to support the supervisor in maintaining a safe, efficient production environment. You will manage material flow, line setups, and training while driving continuous improvement and ensuring product quality.

Key responsibilities include materials ordering, schedule review, equipment upkeep, GMP enforcement, and cross-department collaboration. Strong communication and basic math skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and data entry.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English; bilingualism a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order raw materials for scheduled lines in the mixing area.
• Monitor rotation of doughs, meals and raw materials.
• Review production schedule to plan department operations and product specs.
• Inspect machines and equipment for proper cleaning and maintenance.
• Enforce GMPs and company policies; promote a safe work environment.
• Coordinate line setup and lead cross-team collaboration to prevent downtime.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a Production Lead to support the supervisor in maintaining a safe, efficient production environment. You will manage material flow, line setups, and training while driving continuous improvement and ensuring product quality.

Key responsibilities include materials ordering, schedule review, equipment upkeep, GMP enforcement, and cross-department collaboration. Strong communication and basic math skills are essential for success in this role.