Production Lead 4th Shift

Crown Bakeries; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Production Lead for the 4th shift to oversee production quality and employee safety. The ideal candidate will ensure operational efficiency, lead a results-oriented team, and maintain compliance with safety and company standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and measure team performance.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce control plans and quality checks.
• Facilitate line startup, restart, and changeover procedures.
• Collaborate with teams and ensure availability of materials.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team Performance Measurement

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for maintaining a product that is running properly, smoothly, and efficiently, making adjustments accordingly. The primary purpose of this job is to ensure employee safety and product quality. The Production Lead is responsible for developing and leading results-oriented, winning teams. The lead ensures that product specifications are correct and makes necessary adjustments by completing spec verifications during critical checkpoints. The Crown Bakeries Mission, Vision, and Values should be carried out by the Production Lead when addressing our employees, making decisions that impact our safety, customers, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce control plan.
• Maintain machine checks, process checks, and document checks frequently to meet spec verification.
• Conduct walkthroughs of production and common areas, focusing on safety, housekeeping, and 5S.
• Monitor hourly production against targets and apply countermeasures as necessary.
• Communicate ingredient inventories to ensure all materials are available.
• Review staffing needs, including absences, new employees, and onboarding.
• Discuss quality issues: new, ongoing, and quality alerts.
• Check that team members have proper PPE, supplies, and tools.
• Collaborate with technicians, supervisors, co-workers, and other departments to ensure smooth production.
• Analyze root causes of issues and develop corrective actions.
• Facilitate line startup, restart, and changeover procedures.
• Manage multiple tasks and processes simultaneously.
• Be adaptable, attentive, and supportive to the team.
• Handle high-priority projects, work well under stress, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain smooth and efficient operation lines.
• Use technology to input specifications and monitor machine functions.
• Remove out-of-spec products and prevent substandard quality.
• Perform frequent machine checks (roller, dimension, temperature, size, weight).
• Follow good manufacturing practices and safety policies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ Years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Flexible schedule, including weekends
• Willingness to learn various skills and understand processes
• Ability to motivate, develop, and measure team performance
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make quality decisions
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Work Environment

• Work in noisy, wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions around machinery.

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment.