Production Lead

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our facility. You will guide a team, assign priorities, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines.

The role requires strong communication and leadership to maintain a compliant and productive environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience in manufacturing or food production, plus the ability to train staff and follow GMP standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or food-production experience preferred.
• Previous lead or training experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with employees and leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic problem-solving and mechanical skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize employees during the shift.
• Set daily production priorities and assign tasks.
• Promote a safe workplace and enforce safety rules.
• Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor production lines and ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Assist with equipment setup, operation, and changeovers.
• Train new and existing employees on job duties and procedures.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to complete work.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation in the production area.
• Report quality, safety, equipment, attendance, or employee concerns to the Supervisor.
• Complete required production documentation accurately.
• Support teamwork and maintain a respectful work environment.
• Perform production duties as needed to support the team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

he Production Lead helps the Production Supervisor safely and efficiently run the production area. This position provides daily direction to employees, supports production needs, troubleshoots issues, and helps ensure safety, quality, food safety, and production standards are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead and organize employees throughout the shift.
• Assign work and communicate daily production priorities.
• Promote a safe workplace and ensure employees follow safety requirements.
• Follow and reinforce GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality, and company procedures.
• Monitor production lines and help keep equipment and processes running efficiently.
• Assist employees with equipment setup, operation, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor production goals and communicate delays or problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Help train new and existing employees on job duties and procedures.
• Ensure employees have the materials and supplies necessary to complete their work.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation within the production area.
• Communicate quality, safety, equipment, attendance, or employee concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Complete required production documentation accurately.
• Support teamwork and maintain a respectful work environment.
• Perform production duties as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or food-production experience preferred.
• Previous lead or training experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with employees and leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic problem-solving and mechanical skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and quality requirements.