Production Lead

BG Foods; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,692 - 42,829; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discounts

Job summary

BG Foods in Hurlock, MD is seeking a Production Lead to ensure line readiness, guard placement, and material availability for daily runs. You will supervise line staff, enforce PPE and GMP standards, and coordinate with maintenance and QA on issues to maintain safety and quality.

You will train new hires, ensure JSA competency during role changes, and manage paperwork while upholding food safety policies. Flexibility on hours and strong teamwork are essential to keep production efficient and

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and team-oriented individual who aligns with company objectives.
• Able to learn each equipment piece on the line to train new employees.
• Able to motivate and guide others and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up the line with guards in place before start-up.
• Verify daily materials and account for yield variances.
• Supervise line employees; enforce PPE and GMP policies; address violations.
• Train new employees and ensure JSAs are trained when positions change.
• Notify maintenance of issues and coordinate with QA on out-of-specs.
• Complete paperwork accurately and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Ensure timely changeovers and safe production of wholesome product.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Basic math

People management

Training others

Team oriented

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

## Production LeadApplylocations: Hurlock, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4566**Ready to be part of something special?** **Join our Family!****Responsibilities:*** Ensure the line is set up and ready with all guards in place before start-up.* Verify the availability of all materials needed for that day’s production run and account for material/product loss (yield variances).* Conduct all work requirements by all applicable company policies and work rules.* Responsible for all employees while assigned to the line.* Ensure and enforce that all employees are wearing proper PPE, following GMP practices, etc., and hold employees accountable for work rule violations.* Train new employees on their respective positions on the line and ensure all applicable JSA’s trained before starting assignment.* Train employees on JSA’s as employees are moved from one position to another before starting new assignments.* Notify maintenance immediately of any problems that may occur.* Notify QA of any out-of-spec product or labeling issues that may occur.* Complete all required paperwork correctly.* Maintain a clean and safe work area.* Ensure timely changeovers when required.* Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately.* Responsible for ensuring food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of their realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.* Responsible for making sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.* All other duties as required.**Experience, Skills, Education:*** The self-motivated and team-oriented individual identifies with company objectives and can work with minimal supervision.* Ability to learn each piece of equipment on the line assigned to facilitate training new employees.* Ability to motivate and guide others.* Microsoft Office user (Outlook, Excel).* Ability to operate a forklift.* Basic math skills.**Physical Requirements:*** Plant environment.* Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.* Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. – if an accommodation is necessary please notify Human Resources in advance of the interview.* Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping. Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to adjust machine parts and computer operations.* Must be flexible to work hours outside of regular schedule as needed.**Compensation:**Base Pay Range:$18.65 - $31.09*Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.***Benefits:**We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.* Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)* Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage* Life, disability and AD&D insurance* 401(k) plan* Flexible spending accounts* Tuition reimbursement program* Employee assistance programs* Telemedicine* Work-life balance* Employee discounts* Wellness program* Paid parental leave*Benefits may vary by location and position.*Equal Employment Opportunity:B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf.