Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Career Growth

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is hiring a Line 2 Lead for the Nashville area. The role supports the Manufacturing Shift Manager and Production Supervisors, providing hands-on leadership, training, and process guidance across multiple machines on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily production activities, leading shift meetings, ensuring SAP, D4A, and Altizon procedures are followed, and upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manufacturing Shift Manager and/or Production Supervisor with daily production operations.
• Provide guidance and training to production personnel on processes and equipment.
• Lead pre- and post-shift meetings and communicate key updates to the team.
• Support equipment setup, startup, operation and changeovers across multiple machines.
• Monitor production and product quality, making adjustments to maintain standards.
• Conduct quality checks and relay results to support teams.

Skills

People leadership

Training & coaching

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

D4A

Altizon

Job description

Line 2 Lead

Pay Range: $24.08 - $32.26 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10pm - 6:30am, rotating weekends, and some additional weekends per business needs.

Locations: Nashville

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Job Overview

The Production Lead is responsible for assisting the Manufacturing Shift Manager and/or Production Supervisor(s) in all areas of Production Operations by providing support and guidance to the team, assisting with training of production personnel and processes, and maintaining the ability to provide expertise and hands‑on assistance in any area of production operations when required.

The Production Lead provides feedback on performance to the Production Supervisor(s) and/or Manufacturing Shift Manager, assists in interviewing potential candidates, helps coordinate work for the assigned team, and provides guidance and support to specific areas of responsibility and/or teams as designated by the Manufacturing Shift Manager and/or Production Supervisor(s).

This role supports the production department by providing input and feedback on processes and team performance while promoting all policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, and CCCI’s purpose and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient operations
• Leads pre- and post-shift meetings and communicates key updates to the team
• Ensures production processes and systems (e.g., SAP, D4A, Altizon) are followed and accurate
• Performs equipment setup, startup, operation, and changeovers across multiple machines
• Monitors production, inspects product quality, and makes adjustments to maintain standards
• Conducts quality checks and communicates results to support teams
• Trains new team members and provides day‑to‑day guidance on the production line
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred certifications or training may include:

• Forklift certification
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Minimum Qualifications

Additional equipment-specific or on-the-job training may also be required

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to up to 3 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

3 to 5 years of leadership and manufacturing experience preferred

Work Environment

Manufacturing Environment: Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.