Production Lead

dfa; New Mexico; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa Lead Production Operator oversees operations of all production processing areas, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and adherence to QA specs.

You will guide the team, cover operator breaks, manage logs, and drive continuous improvement to minimize product loss and sustain plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and typically 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-conscious culture and follow GMP/QA procedures.
• Oversee production areas and ensure logs are accurate and up to date.
• Cover operator positions for breaks and call-ins as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce product loss and improve quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose

The Lead Production Operator is responsible for the overseeing of operations of the all production processing areas. Ensures safety and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices are followed in all action within the departments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously drive the facility's culture toward a Safety conscious environment.
• Challenge status quo Safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and attend all Safety related training.
• Drive for and ensure work product remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and Compliance.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
• Engage and support a team environment within the department and across the facility.
• Oversee production PM weekly
• Ensure all production areas are clean and Master Sanitation Schedules are verified and signed.
• Ensure production staff have necessary information and materials to perform job
• Cover operator positions for breaks and call ins.
• Ensure accurate logs and documents
• Over-see operations to minimize product loss, and ensure quality of product
• Any other assigned job

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years Manufacturing experience
• Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical experience
• The ability to multi-task and remain focused
• Good math skills

An Equal Opportunity Employer