Production Lead

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Hartwell, Georgia is seeking a Poultry Production Lead to manage daily operations and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role involves overseeing team members, assigning tasks, and maintaining production schedules in a poultry processing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in production, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in operating production machinery. Brakebush offers competitive health and wellness benefits and adheres to equal opportunity employment policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Technical expertise in operating production machinery.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow, assign daily tasks, and execute manufacturing schedules.
• Conduct product inspections and complete necessary quality checklists.
• Train new hires and coach staff on Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Production oversight

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pac Mac Baggers

Job description

Poultry Production Lead

Manages daily operations, monitors production goals, and ensures quality and safety standards are met. They oversee team members, handle shift scheduling, and serve as the bridge between management and floor workers.

Core Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Coordinate workflow, assign daily tasks, and execute manufacturing schedules to meet output quotas.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct product inspections, perform line clearances, and complete necessary quality checklists.
• Team Leadership & Training: Train new hires, coach staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), execute performance evaluations, and manage shift schedules.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, ensure team members wear appropriate protective gear, and maintain a clean work environment compliant with GMP and ISO standards.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot machinery (Pac Mac Baggers), assist supporting departments (Engineering, Maintenance) with downtime, and resolve team conflicts.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of prior experience in a production, industrial, or manufacturing environment. Poultry processing experience is highly preferred.
• Hard Skills: Technical expertise in operating production machinery, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and knowledge of lean manufacturing and project management methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal communication, strong conflict resolution, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate a team.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

Please see our Benefits Page to learn more about the amazing Health and Wellness Benefits offered to our employees!

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you need assistance with the application process, please call [phone].