Production Lead (3rdShift)

Palermo's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 free pizzas per month

Comprehensive benefits beginning the 1

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company

Paid holidays plus a Floating Holiday

Opportunities for growth and career

Job summary

Palermo's Pizza is seeking a Processing Line Lead for the 3rd shift at the Canal Street facility in Milwaukee, WI. You will be the hands-on leader for the assigned processing line, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met while guiding a team through daily operations.

This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on GMPs and food safety. The successful candidate will support start-ups, transitions, and continuous improvement on the line.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production line or manufacturing team.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
• Ability to organize people and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and daily direction to employees on the processing line.
• Keep line running safely and efficiently to meet daily production schedule.
• Train and coach team members on procedures and performance expectations.
• Coordinate line start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and product transitions.
• Identify and escalate mechanical issues to maintenance/supervisor.

Skills

Line leadership

Safety awareness

Production scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Processing Line Lead- 3rd Shift

Are you an experienced manufacturing lead who knows how to keep a production line running safely, efficiently, and on schedule? Join Palermo's and help us make some great pizza!

Who You'll Work For

At Palermo's, our passion for food and family reaches all the way back to Sicily, where "Papa Palermo" brought cherished family recipes and traditions to America.

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We combine an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach with a commitment to quality that has made Palermo's a leader in frozen pizza, private label, and contract manufacturing.

Perks

• 20 free pizzas per month
• Comprehensive benefits beginning the 1st of the month after hire
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays plus a Floating Holiday
• Opportunities for growth and career development

Where You'll Work

This position is located at our Canal Street manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, WI.

When You'll Work

This 3rd shift position works 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM at our Canal Street manufacturing facility in Milwaukee.

What You'll Do

As a Processing Line Lead, you'll be the hands-on leader responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of one assigned processing line. You'll keep your line organized, your team on task, and production moving safely and efficiently.

You Will

• Provide hands-on leadership and daily direction to employees assigned to your processing line
• Keep your line running safely and efficiently while working to achieve the daily production schedule
• Assign and position team members based on production needs and communicate staffing concerns to the Production Supervisor
• Promote and reinforce people safety, food safety, quality, GMPs, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor product flow, material usage, waste, downtime, and overall line performance
• Train and coach team members on proper procedures and performance expectations
• Help coordinate line start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and product transitions
• Identify production or equipment issues, troubleshoot when appropriate, and elevate mechanical concerns to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance
• Communicate line performance, downtime, staffing needs, and other issues to the Production Supervisor
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Step in and work alongside the team when needed to keep production moving

Why You'll Be Successful

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• Previous experience as a Line Lead, Production Lead, Team Lead, or similar manufacturing leadership role
• Experience providing day-to-day direction and support to employees on a manufacturing or production line
• A strong commitment to employee safety, food safety, and product quality
• The ability to organize people and priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and the ability to recognize when mechanical issues need to be escalated
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• The ability to hold team members accountable for safety, quality, and production expectations
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside your team when needed