Production Lead-Nights

Michael Foods Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is hiring a Production Lead to oversee the packaging lines, ensure schedules are met, and maintain product quality.

You will guide the production team, enforce safety procedures, and support continual improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, an associate degree (preferred), and proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Strong math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packaging line operations to meet production goals.
• Reassign staff for breaks, lunches, and schedule changes.
• Ensure product quality through regular checks and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve delays or issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide direction to production staff.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training on production and packaging procedures.
• Follow SQF principles and report any safety concerns.
• Maintain proper documentation in redzone with comments on all missed checks.
• Ensure SAP data input is accurate.
• Complete sanitation activities as required.
• Act as Production Supervisor in absence; support supervisory duties.
• Adhere to GMPs and quality practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.

Responsibilities

The Production Lead is a key member of the production team, responsible for overseeing the line operations. This role ensures adherence to production schedules, maintains product quality, supports employee training, and promotes a safe working environment. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the packaging lines to meet production goals.


• Monitor, reassign or step in as needed for breaks, lunches, and schedule changes.


• Ensure product quality through regular checks and adherence to standards.


• Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve delays or issues.


• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.


• Provides direction to production staff.


• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company safety programs.


• Coordinate and conduct employee training on production and packaging procedures.


• Follow all SQF (Safe Quality Food) principles and report any food or human safety concerns.


• Maintain proper documentation in redzone with comments on all missed checks


• Ensure all paperwork and data input into the computer system (SAP) is completed and accurate


• Complete sanitation activities as required


• Act as the Production Supervisor in their absence; support supervisory responsibilities as needed.


• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.


• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree-Preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred


• Strong communication skills for interacting with teams and presenting information.


• Proficient in basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios - Required


• Problem-solving skills and ability to interpret various instructions.


• Computer proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing, order processing, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Cognitive and Equipment Demands

Frequent problem-solving, decision-making, planning, organizing, and communication. Equipment used includes forklifts, pallet jacks, trash compactors, hand/power tools, ladders, computers, and more.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $24.50 per hour.