Production Lead

CareersInFood.com; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee referral program

Training & career development

Job summary

WTI, Inc. is seeking a dependable 2nd Shift Production Lead in Jefferson, Georgia. This hands-on leadership role combines production work with team coordination, problem-solving, and staff development to maintain a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of manufacturing experience, leadership or training exposure, and comfort with ERP/inventory systems. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous production leadership or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and assign tasks.
• Assist Production Manager to meet daily schedules and goals.
• Monitor progress and report issues like equipment, shortages, or delays.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, and batch procedures.
• Provide coaching and support to production staff and promote teamwork.
• Maintain production documentation and inventory records.
• Perform and verify inventory and production transactions in ERP.
• Support continuous improvement for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Communicate with management and other departments to ensure smooth operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Safety consciousness

Organization

Tools

ERP system

Inventory management system

Job description

Pay Growth Opportunity: Opportunity for a pay increase following successful completion of the 6-month Lead Training Program.

Attendance Bonus: Eligible for an additional $160 bi-weekly attendance bonus, subject to the company's attendance bonus policy.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (some overtime required)

Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Join Our Team!

WTI, Inc. is a family-owned food ingredient manufacturing company dedicated to making food better. We are looking for a dependable, motivated 2nd Shift Production Lead to join our team in Jefferson, Georgia.

This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines production work with team coordination, problem‑solving, and employee development. The ideal candidate enjoys working alongside their team, leading by example, and helping maintain a safe, efficient, and quality‑focused production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in daily production activities while helping coordinate workflow and employee assignments.
• Assist the Production Manager in meeting daily production schedules and operational goals.
• Monitor production progress and communicate equipment issues, material shortages, staffing concerns, and delays.
• Help ensure employees follow established safety procedures, food safety standards, work instructions, and batch procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to production employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and inventory records.
• Perform and verify inventory and production transactions using an ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments to support smooth production operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous production leadership, team lead, or employee training experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills; experience with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable, safety‑conscious, and committed to producing quality products.
• Willingness to work alongside production employees in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, and climb.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 50°F to 90°F.
• Comfortable working around loud manufacturing equipment and strong odors.
• Ability to perform physically demanding production activities throughout the shift.

WTI, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee referral program
• Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement

Join WTI, Inc. and help us continue making food better every day.

For more information about our company, visit www.wtiinc.com.

WTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.