Production Lead - 1st Shift with Weekend Rotations

Maker's Pride; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Team Lead to oversee pre-op and line setup, coordinate production lines, and train a team of 12-40 associates. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The position requires working a flexible schedule with weekend work; strong organizational and record-keeping skills are essential for success in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or related experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret written or diagrammed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-op and tear-down; coordinate lines setup.
• Review production issues, schedule orders and product specs; coordinate with other departments.
• Lead and train 12-40 employees; direct line workers.
• Lead continuous improvement plant-wide.
• Assign personnel to stations and provide training; recommend corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Maintain excellent communication with supervisors and line workers.
• Ensure specification compliance and accurate documentation/record keeping.
• Read and interpret safety rules and production reports.
• Plan to cross-train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.
• Work safely at all times; on the floor 95% of shift; flex schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Data entry

Reading/writing documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a Team Lead to oversee pre-op and line setup, coordinate production lines, and train a team of 12-40 associates. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The position requires working a flexible schedule with weekend work; strong organizational and record-keeping skills are essential for success in a busy production environment.