Production Lead - A Shift $32.02/hr

Bel Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands in Nampa is seeking a Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor in daily shift activities. You will lead the 12-hour A shift, mentor team members, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the line.

The role requires strong communication, shift coordination, and adherence to GMPs. Prior trainer/lead/supervisor experience in manufacturing and English proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team during a 12-hour shift (A shift), ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental objectives.
• Mentor and motivate team members to follow GMPs and production standards.
• Assist the Supervisor in ensuring product quality and conformance; make decisions on non-conformance when needed.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day challenges and coordinate with maintenance when appropriate.
• Relay information between Supervisor, team, and support departments to ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate start-up, shut-down, CIP, VIF reconciliation, and other activities per Supervisor instructions.
• Monitor production indicators to recommend safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate reporting of non-conforming materials and timely submission of paperwork to Quality.
• Observe training activities and provide feedback to Supervisor.
• Support 5S adherence and continuous improvement initiatives across shifts and lines.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of issues and implement problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure coverage during unplanned absences and breaks; maintain line coverage.
• Complete sensory testing on lines to ensure product quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Leadership

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Poka

Fabriq

DigiDocs

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood

JobTitle: Production Lead

Reportsto:Production Supervisor

Location: Nampa

This position is for A shift. Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday 7am to 7pm.

Job Summary:

As Production Lead for Materne, North America you will be responsible for supporting the Production Supervisor in leading the day to day work activities of the work team on a designated shift.

Job Duties:

• Lead the production team members duringa12-hourwork shift bymaintaininga consistent, visible presence in the production workshop.
• Mentor and motivate team members to follow safe work practices,comply withGMPs and production standards while striving to meet performanceobjectives(Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment).
• Assist the Supervisor in ensuring the integrity of finished product quality. Make decisions independently related to operations and product conformance/non-conformance in absence of theSupervisoras necessary.
• Assistwithtroubleshooting andresolution ofday to daychallenges and operatorneeds. Escalateto the Supervisorand/or maintenancewhenappropriate.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in ensuring effective communications by relaying information between the Supervisor, work team, support departments, and other lines.
• Coordinate scheduled work activities, including start-up, shut-down, mid-week CIP, VIF reconciliation, and any other activities as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Monitor KPP boards, VPAboards,and production flow, using data indicators and operator feedback to make recommendations for safety,qualityand process improvements.
• Investigate and ensureaccuratereporting of non-compliant materials or supplies. Ensure accuracy of production paperwork andfacilitatetimelysubmission to the Quality Department.
• Activelyobserveand monitor training activities of team members. Provide detailed andappropriate feedbackto the Supervisor.
• Monitor 5"S" adherence and support continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate implementation of new processes and strive for standardization of best practice application between shifts and other production lines.
• Assist the Supervisor with people,processand equipment root-cause analysis. Drive problem solving initiatives as needed.
• Check the employee hotline and work with the Supervisor and other leads to ensure adequate coverage for unplanned absences andtardiesandworking on the production line to provide coverage as needed.
• Assistwith employee breaks, ensuring coverage by other operators or by personally providing the necessary coverage.
• Ensurescompliance with company policiesand all applicable regulations. Reports violations or other concerns promptly to the Supervisor and/or Human Resources as appropriate.
• Support the Supervisor with performance evaluations by making recommendations for ratings, opportunities forimprovementand recognition forstrong performance.
• Arrive before the shift and stay after the shift,as necessary,to ensure proper communication and coordination between shifts.
• Perform and complete sensory testing on the lines to ensure the quality of the product.
• Utilize company operating systems and digital tools, including POKA, Fabriq, DigiDocs, and similar platforms, to support production, documentation, and operational communication.
• Demonstrate the Company's values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Other duties as assigned.

H.S. Diploma or GEDpreferred

Previousexperience as atrainer,lead, or Supervisor in a manufacturing environmentis strongly preferred.

Previousfood manufacturing experience is highly desired.

Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to successfully pass a training course for acidified food production during the training/onboarding period.
• Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate math calculations.
• Ability to synthesize data and informationin order tomake the best possible decision.
• Must be proficient with basic computer functions and systems, including Microsoft Office Suiteand inventorymanagement systems
• Demonstrated ability to diffuse tense situations in a professional manner and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Must be comfortable enforcing policies and performance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in front of a group and give clear directions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Musthave the ability to complete andmaintainat least a Level 2Qualification in one of the primary production operator positions (Tetrapak,Volpak, orIxapack/Palletizer).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be ableliftupto 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work12hours per day and be onone'sfeet for extended periods of time.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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