Production Lead - 1st Shift: Safety & Team Coach

US Waffle Company, Inc.; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Waffle Company, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift supervisor to help keep production running safely, efficiently, and at top quality. The role oversees hourly line staff on a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift with frequent overtime and weekend work.

You will lead meetings, coordinate tasks, ensure safety and GMP compliance, and maintain hands-on knowledge of line equipment. This hands-on role rewards reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends
• Moderate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn Plex software

Responsibilities

• Facilitate line-specific team meetings.
• Demonstrate setup and operation of line equipment.
• Clarify duties and tasks for team members.
• Lead safety practices, ensure proper PPE usage and address hazards.
• Update daily handoff boards.
• Manage staffing to balance productivity and overtime.
• Direct and train hourly staff, coordinate daily activities.
• Document issues and incidents and escalate to Shift Manager/HR.
• Maintain 85% floor and 15% admin presence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Plex

Job description

US Waffle Company, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift supervisor to help keep production running safely, efficiently, and at top quality. The role oversees hourly line staff on a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift with frequent overtime and weekend work.

You will lead meetings, coordinate tasks, ensure safety and GMP compliance, and maintain hands-on knowledge of line equipment. This hands-on role rewards reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to manufacturing excellence.