PM Production Line Lead, FL

Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC in Delray Beach, FL seeks a PM Production Line Lead to oversee the production line from start to finish, ensure targets and quality standards, and coach a frontline team to deliver consistent results.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and accurate reporting, with daily collaboration across departments to meet customer specifications and maintain efficient line performance.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required; English language skills mandatory.
• Experience in fresh produce or food processing is a plus.
• Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce procedures.
• Basic math and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production from start to finish and meet targets.
• Lead and motivate the production team; assign tasks to staff.
• Provide training and development; address concerns and conflicts.
• Implement quality control standards and inspect products for defects.
• Identify and resolve line issues; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with safety policies.
• Manage inventory levels and FIFO; communicate shortages.
• Collect and analyze production data; prepare performance reports.

Skills

Production leadership

Team management

Quality control

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Company

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is a fully integrated farming operation with departments specializing in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. The operation spans over 35,000 acres across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several states. We are one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and continue to grow our workforce family.

Position Overview

Title: PM Production Line Lead

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

Responsible for the overall success of the team and department with day-to-day emphasis leveraging product line equipment expertise to efficiently and effectively manage line employees to accurately produce orders in accordance with product specifications. Ensure ongoing quality and safety requirements, line training and coaching for optimal line performance and employ fulfillment. Operational expertise developments in both products and equipment for exceptional yields throughout line runs and change overs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing production: Managing the production process from start to finish.
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are met.
• Monitoring production line performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Team management: Leading and motivating the production team.
• Assigning tasks and responsibilities to direct reports.
• Providing training and development opportunities.
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts.
• Quality control: Implementing and maintaining Pero Family Farms quality control standards.
• Inspecting products for defects and ensuring they meet Pero Family Farms specifications.
• Identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Problem-solving: Troubleshooting production line issues and equipment malfunctions.
• Developing and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Safety: Ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
• Conducting safety inspections and addressing hazards.
• Inventory management: Monitoring inventory levels, ensuring sufficient materials are available, and communicating shortages.
• Managing stock rotation (FIFO) and preventing product waste.
• Reporting: Collecting and analyzing production data.
• Preparing reports on production performance, quality metrics, and safety incidents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance: Identifying equipment repair needs, filing work orders, and coordinating repairs.
• Process improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve production processes and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments; providing regular updates on production status and performance.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Required to stand for long periods.
• Frequently performs continuous repetitive hand motion.
• Use of hands for simple, firm grasping.
• Frequently bending, stooping and reaching.
• Frequently lifting, carrying products 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally to frequently lifting, carrying products 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally to frequently pushing, pulling and walking.
• Constant exposure to a temperature of 45 degrees or less.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine.
• Constant exposure to product fumes such as onions, pepper.
• Use of small to large cutting utensils (knives, peelers).
• Works overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification.
• Working knowledge of basic produce standards, and customer fresh wrap specifications preferred.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of English language.
• Basic mathematical abilities.
• Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce safety requirements.

Company Benefits / Perks

• 401(k).
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).