Production Lead - 12-Hour Shift (Dairy FMCG)

Bel Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands in Nampa is seeking a Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor in daily shift activities. You will lead the 12-hour A shift, mentor team members, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the line.

The role requires strong communication, shift coordination, and adherence to GMPs. Prior trainer/lead/supervisor experience in manufacturing and English proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team during a 12-hour shift (A shift), ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental objectives.
• Mentor and motivate team members to follow GMPs and production standards.
• Assist the Supervisor in ensuring product quality and conformance; make decisions on non-conformance when needed.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day challenges and coordinate with maintenance when appropriate.
• Relay information between Supervisor, team, and support departments to ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate start-up, shut-down, CIP, VIF reconciliation, and other activities per Supervisor instructions.
• Monitor production indicators to recommend safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate reporting of non-conforming materials and timely submission of paperwork to Quality.
• Observe training activities and provide feedback to Supervisor.
• Support 5S adherence and continuous improvement initiatives across shifts and lines.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of issues and implement problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure coverage during unplanned absences and breaks; maintain line coverage.
• Complete sensory testing on lines to ensure product quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Leadership

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Poka

Fabriq

DigiDocs

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Bel Brands in Nampa is seeking a Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor in daily shift activities. You will lead the 12-hour A shift, mentor team members, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the line.

The role requires strong communication, shift coordination, and adherence to GMPs. Prior trainer/lead/supervisor experience in manufacturing and English proficiency are preferred.