Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Team Growth

Post Holdings, Inc.

Wakefield (NE)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility seeks a production-oriented team member to help lead daily operations. You will support safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement while coordinating tasks for department personnel.

The role requires weekend/overtime availability and basic computer skills; forklift license is a plus and Spanish language skills are welcome to assist a diverse team.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
  • Must be able to work overtime or weekends when required.
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Word) are expected.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
  • Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

  • Help lead day-to-day production operations and support safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Assigns work tasks to department personnel.
  • Assist with safety audits and maintain control records.
  • Monitor lines for quality and notify when discrepancies are found.
  • Operates forklift and pallet jack as needed.
  • Follow SOPs and ensure safe, sanitary workplace.

Skills

Safety awareness
Quality orientation
Teamwork
Communication
Problem solving
Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED
Associate's degree (AA)

Tools

SAP
Excel
Word

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility seeks a production-oriented team member to help lead daily operations. You will support safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement while coordinating tasks for department personnel.

The role requires weekend/overtime availability and basic computer skills; forklift license is a plus and Spanish language skills are welcome to assist a diverse team.

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