Production Lead

PRIDE Industries; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Auburn, CA is seeking a Production Trainer Lead to oversee customer product production and train staff, including client workers with developmental disabilities. This role ensures scheduling, workflow, and quality control align with procedures and safety standards.

Under limited supervision, you will direct production activities, coordinate with management, and monitor progress to meet delivery dates while maintaining a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing production or scheduling preferred.
• Ability to work with adults with developmental disabilities or physical challenges.
• Knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP) and related regulations preferred.
• Strong planning, forecasting, and scheduling skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversees product production, prioritizes jobs, and schedules work.
• Trains clients and staff, directs workflow, and monitors progress.
• Ensures adherence to procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with Production Manager and staff on schedules and changes.
• Communicates with customers to understand specifications and due dates.
• Leads departmental meetings and represents supervisor when absent.
• Maintains documentation including memos, reports, and case notes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Scheduling

Communication

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Push Carts

Scales

Shrink-wrap equipment

Job description

Pay Rate

$19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Production Trainer Lead

Job Code: 947 - PR-Production TrainerLead

HR Title Group: Rehabilitation Services

Salary Grade: N15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

SUPERVISES:

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Production Trainer Lead oversees customer product production in a lead position over employees as well as client workers who are developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged. Employees in this job class schedule projects, schedule staff and/or clients, review quality control, and resolve production issues, while interacting with staff, customers, and management on a regular basis. This job class requires knowledge of workflow and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to communicate effectively with others, work with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, and organize and manage multiple projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. *Oversees product production for PRIDE Industries customers. Prioritizes jobs, schedules and sets up work, trains clients, directs workflow, and monitors progress of projects through to completion. Ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.




2. *Tracks the progress of production. Reviews factors affecting production schedules and resolves issues. Provides recommendations for solutions to ensure production schedule meets customer satisfaction, and identifies critical path to determine which tasks can affect project completion date.




3. *Sets up work, trains, and monitors staff and/or client workers to assure quality of work and progress of orders.




4. *Acts as a liaison between floor staff and Production Manager to coordinate production schedules and changes, address employee issues, and foster communication.




5. *Coordinates orders with customer to understand job specifications, special requirements, and due dates, to ensure clear communication, resolve problems, and increase customer satisfaction.




6. *Participates in departmental meetings on a regular basis; requests and accepts useful suggestions and recommendations from staff in order to improve business. Leads meetings in absence of Production Manager.




7. *Observes behavior of clients while performing job, on transportation, and/or breaks, and responds to potential problems to minimize confrontation and/or ensure safety of individuals.




8. *Creates a variety of documents including memos, spreadsheets and reoccurring reports including client attendance, case memos, and incident/accident reports.




9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One of more years of related experience in manufacturing, production or scheduling;

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred;

Knowledge and training in Food Safety (HACCP) and Food Protection programs, National Organic Program (NOP), California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5 - Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law: 2008, and FDA’s Quality System Regulations, preferred;

Knowledge of planning, forecasting, and scheduling in a manufacturing environment;

Knowledge of departmental operations, organization policies, applicable laws, procedures, and processes;

Knowledge of specialized departmental equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, push carts, scales, skinpack and shrink-wrap production packaging equipment;

Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others;

Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;

Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;

Effective customer service skills;

Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;

Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;

Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for an extended periods of time with or without assistance.

Maneuvering in and around production floor and equipment

Lifting boxes and/or moving boxes or equipment up to 25 pounds

Viewing computer screen

Utilizing keyboard

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with forklifts and production equipment. Employees may be exposed to noise from equipment in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to elevated temperatures, high heat, occasional fumes, toxic chemicals, and airborne particles.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thank you for considering a career with us—we look forward to connecting with you!

Pay Rate

$19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Job ID

2026-20509

Type

Full Time Temporary

Location

US-CA-Auburn

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

PRIDE Industries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.