Production Lead: Growth, Safety & Cross-Dept Champion

Hoodhp; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a hands-on Lead Operator to support production shifts in Springfield, MA. This role requires stepping in for the Shift Supervisor as needed, ensuring safety, GMPs, and efficient daily operations.

You will manage communications with supervisors and staff, train new employees, and promote a culture of quality and teamwork. The position requires flexibility across shifts and a solid manufacturing background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills essential.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with people and across departments.
• 2-5 years experience in the Production Department or related area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Shift Supervisors, Manager, and employees to ensure successful production runs.
• Maintain an open dialogue with the Shift Supervisor, keeping him/her advised of changes, problems and accomplishments.
• Follow the chain-of-command and documentation in all matters requiring supervisory involvement.
• Assist with training and integrating of new employees to the department.
• Take the lead in promoting safety within the department and take an active role in assisting with accident investigations as needed.
• Be familiar with all jobs performed in the department and assist with overseeing that daily goals/schedules are successfully met.
• Ability to grow and assume increased responsibilities as production requirements dictate.
• Flexible to vary work shifts dependent upon production and staffing needs.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Math skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Industrial experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

HP Hood is seeking a hands-on Lead Operator to support production shifts in Springfield, MA. This role requires stepping in for the Shift Supervisor as needed, ensuring safety, GMPs, and efficient daily operations.

You will manage communications with supervisors and staff, train new employees, and promote a culture of quality and teamwork. The position requires flexibility across shifts and a solid manufacturing background.