Production Lead - D Shift (Nights)

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC is seeking a Production Lead for our overnight shift. The role focuses on tactical execution of daily operations, sanitation, and continuous improvement to meet output goals.

You will lead operators, manage line changes, train staff, and ensure GMP/PPE compliance while maintaining quality and efficiency across packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop manufacturing teams.
• Experience implementing GMP and PPE compliance in a production area.
• Ability to monitor line performance and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate shift objectives.
• Ensure materials are staged and line efficiencies stay above target.
• Train and develop operators; conduct 30/60/90 day reviews for new hires.
• Maintain sanitation and GMP/PPE compliance; monitor equipment and materials.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure product quality and output.
• Oversee changeovers and downtime to minimize lost production.

Skills

Team leadership

Training and development

Tools

Depal

Palletizer

Mixer

Filler

Pasteurizer/Warmer

Casepacker

Multipacker

Can Coder

Labeler

Sleever

Job description

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Our Opportunity: Production Lead

Status: Full Time Night Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift - 7p-7a

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Summary:

Production Leads are responsible for the tactical execution of day-to-day operations. They are to maintain a sanitary work environment while developing their teams to ensure the expected output is achieved.

What You Will Be Doing

• Expected to be 15 minutes early for shift to download with previous shift, prepare for their shift meeting, and perform the pre-shift meeting with their team with goal to communicate issues occurring on previous shift and set expectation/schedule for their shift.
• Ensure materials are staged.
• Maintain line efficiencies above 65%.
• Responsible for the development and training of operators and the team collectively.
• Responsible for the 30/60/90 day reviews of new hires.
• Responsible for the sanitation for their area by monitoring/assisting the operators when needed.
• Monitor PPE/GMP compliance of their team.
• Keep accurate reports on DT and scanning accuracy of Materials and Finished Goods.
• Proficient with all equipment for their line such as Depal, Palletizer, Mixer, Filler, Pasteurizer/Warmer, Casepacker, Multipacker, Can Coder, Labeler, Sleever, and In-Line Quality Inspection Units.
• Know the line issues and work to resolve, sometimes with help of other departments.
• Manage recycling/waste streams.
• Manage yields. Monitor Filtec Data and adjust poorly filling valves. Ensure operators are using materials with limited-to-no dunnage waste.
• Engage with Maintenance and Quality teammates to ensure machines and packaging are to customer satisfaction.
• Ensure work orders are submitted for repairs that need to be made on their line.
• Ensure CILs are completed.
• Effectively manage Planned Downtime events such as CIPs and Changeovers to ensure DT is mitigated.
• Other duties may be assigned

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Setting:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to work on elevated platforms. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in wet, humid, or outdoor conditions, with extreme cold or heat, with fumes or airborne particles; near toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

What’s In It For You?

At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning after your first paycheck.
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

At Carolina Beverage Group, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.