Production Lead I- Day & Night Shift

Maker's Pride; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a responsible production lead to supervise pre-op and tear down activities across shifts. You will coordinate line setups, review schedules, and work with multiple departments to prevent downtime and drive improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to train associates while maintaining accurate records for lot tracking, waste, and quality checks. Safety is paramount on the floor.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and approachable with strong teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• High school diploma or GED; training or experience in manufacturing/leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-op and tear down per shift and coordinate lines setup.
• Review production schedules, issues, and product specs to minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement plant-wide and assign personnel to work stations.
• Provide associate training and ensure documentation and record keeping (lot tracking, waste, quality checks).
• Ensure safety and compliance, read and interpret production reports and forms.

Skills

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hours of Operation

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM 2-2-3 schedule, rotating weekly.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift. Coordinate lines set-up. Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications. Works with other departments to prevent downtime. Leads continuous improvement plant wide. Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction. Provides associate training as needed. Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor. Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers. Responsible for specification compliance. Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards. Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor. This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging. Must work safely at all times. On the floor 95% of shift. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Other duties as assigned.

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.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and operate tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, stoop or crouch. In addition, some facilities are multi-level and may require ascending or descending stairs. Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations. Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Language Skills

Ability to read, speak, and write in English. Bilingual capability is a plus.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR three to six months related work experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment. Must have Manufacturing experience / and leadership skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, wet/humid and varying temperatures. Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated. Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.