Production Lead

B and D Foods; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement savings plan with-em

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

B and D Foods is seeking a Production Cutting Room Lead for the evening shift to oversee the daily activities of the cutting room team in a refrigerated meat-processing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while guiding staff through cutting operations and equipment setup.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and hands-on knowledge of food-production equipment, with a focus on maintaining high standards and staying compliant with GMPs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and safety standards is expected.
• Ability to lead and train production staff.
• Experience with pallet jacks and forklifts is a plus.
• Comfort working in refrigerated environments around meat products.
• Evening shift availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide production employees during daily tasks.
• Coordinate work to meet schedules, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to GMPs and SOPs.
• Train staff on procedures and equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues.
• Maintain records of downtime, changes, and material usage.
• Back up Department Manager during absences.
• Communicate concerns to management.
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Training

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Cutting equipment familiarity

Job description

Production Cutting Room Lead - First Shift

Schedule: Evening Shift, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM

Position Summary

The Production Lead provides hands-on leadership and directs the daily work of production employees while maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. This position supports employees throughout the shift, monitors equipment performance, reinforces company procedures, and helps ensure production goals and quality expectations are consistently achieved.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of food-production equipment, safety procedures, plant operations, and basic maintenance practices. This position works in a refrigerated food-manufacturing environment with beef, chicken, and pork products.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and provide guidance to production employees in the performance of their daily responsibilities.

• Assign and coordinate work to support production schedules, efficiency, quality, and safety expectations.

• Ensure departmental work is completed safely and in accordance with company safety standards and procedures.

• Train employees on general production procedures and equipment-specific cutting processes.

• Monitor production equipment to ensure proper operation and performance.

• Help maintain equipment in proper working condition and promptly report equipment or maintenance concerns.

• Confirm that appropriate operating settings are used on cutters, hoppers, shakers, conveyors, fryers, and packaging equipment.

• Document changes made to processing-equipment settings.

• Accurately maintain records of equipment downtime, setting changes, material usage, consumables, and actual daily weight loss.

• Follow and reinforce all departmental Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and food-safety requirements.

• Serve as backup to the Department Manager during their absence.

• Communicate production, staffing, safety, quality, and equipment concerns promptly to the appropriate manager or department.

• Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous food-production or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of food-production equipment, workplace safety procedures, plant operations, and basic maintenance practices.

• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and provide clear direction to production employees.

• Strong verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Experience operating a pallet jack.

• Ability and willingness to learn to operate a forklift.

• Ability to work in a refrigerated production environment and around beef, chicken, and pork products.

• Ability to work the scheduled evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Benefits

B&D Foods offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance

• PTO

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&D Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values and respects diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.