Production Lead: Team Coach & Efficiency Driver

Boar's Head Brand; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Virginia is seeking a Lead Person to run a specific production area efficiently and safely, understanding the daily schedule and communicating it to operators.

The role emphasizes FIFO concepts, adherence to GMPs and SOPs, and the ability to train others, troubleshoot issues, and help supervisors achieve departmental production goals in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in manufacturing/food production.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Able to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Able to lift and move 50-75 pounds with assistance.
• Available to work Monday–Friday with weekend work as production needs dictate.
• Fork-lift/tow motor experience.
• Experience with Oracle systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as described and assigned by the department supervisor/manager.
• Operate and help maintain equipment within their assigned area.
• Assist with reporting problem situations and make recommendations to Supervisor to enhance production efficiency.
• Must work as a team player to assist with on-the-job training and development of other employees.
• Assist Supervisor in recognizing possible problems and coach employees or make recommendations for further actions.
• Follow Company’s GMPs, SOPs, Safety, Plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Verify accuracy of orders, invoices, manifests; complete cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Oracle systems

Fork-lift/tow motor experience

Job description

Boar's Head Brand in Virginia is seeking a Lead Person to run a specific production area efficiently and safely, understanding the daily schedule and communicating it to operators.

The role emphasizes FIFO concepts, adherence to GMPs and SOPs, and the ability to train others, troubleshoot issues, and help supervisors achieve departmental production goals in a fast-paced plant environment.