Production Lead (3rdShift)

Palermo Villa, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits beginning the 1

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

Opportunities for growth and career开发

Job summary

Palermo Villa, Inc. seeks a Processing Line Lead for our Canal Street facility in Milwaukee, WI, on the 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

You will supervise the day-to-day operation of one processing line, keeping production on schedule while ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, with prior Line Lead or similar leadership roles, and a strong commitment to safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience as Line Lead, Production Lead, Team Lead, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong commitment to employee safety, food safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and daily direction to employees on your processing line.
• Keep line running safely and efficiently while meeting the daily production schedule.
• Coordinate line start-ups, changeovers, and product transitions.
• Train and coach team members on proper procedures and performance expectations.
• Identify and escalate mechanical issues to maintenance or supervisor.
• Communicate line performance and staffing needs to the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Palermo Villa, Inc.
3301 W Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU001211

Description

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.

Comprehensive benefits beginning the 1st of the month after hire

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

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

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