Production Lead: Freeze-Dry Ops & Team Coach

Thrive Foods; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Production Lead to supervise the production team in a freeze-dried manufacturing environment. You will plan daily activities, enforce policies, and drive improvements in methods and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will balance quality, productivity, and safety while coaching employees and maintaining thorough production records. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees while achieving results through others.
• Ability to think strategically, plan proactively over a 30-day time horizon, and develop action plans to achieve objectives.
• Proven ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Control, and Employee Relations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production team members to ensure operational excellence.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily production activities.
• Implement company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, and processes.
• Foster positive employee relations through coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
• Participate in employment-related decisions and performance management activities.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and employee morale to achieve departmental goals.
• Manage departmental performance metrics and visual controls.
• Maintain quality control documentation and production records.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to the Production Supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Change Management

Communication

Communication Escalation

Critical Thinking

Cross-Training

Documentation

Emotional Intelligence

Employee Relations

Microsoft Office

Process & Policy Development

Productivity Management

Relationship Building

Safety Culture

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Production Lead to supervise the production team in a freeze-dried manufacturing environment. You will plan daily activities, enforce policies, and drive improvements in methods and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will balance quality, productivity, and safety while coaching employees and maintaining thorough production records. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.