Production Leader (Packaging Dept.) - 2nd Shift

Carl Buddig and Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Buddig and Company in Illinois is seeking a Production Crew Lead to direct and support the production team on the floor. This working leader will coordinate daily assignments, reinforce safety, quality, GMP, USDA and SOP requirements, monitor production flow, and escalate issues to the Production Supervisor.

You will provide on-the-job training, coaching and supervision to associates, uphold 5S standards, and help drive continuous improvement using LEAN methods and practical problem solving.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Two years prior manufacturing/lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and USDA regulations preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily work assignments for employees in the production area.
• Monitor safety, quality, and production flow, ensuring adherence to SOPs.
• Escalate issues to the Production Supervisor and maintain production standards.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to crew members.
• Support 5S housekeeping, standard work, and visual management.
• Assist with start-up huddle communications and priority setting.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety compliance

GMP knowledge

LEAN thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Red Zone

Job description

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Position Summary

The Production Crew Lead is a working leader who provides daily direction, training, and support to employees in the assigned production area. Most of the Leads time is spent on the production floor. The Crew Lead coordinates work assignments, reinforces safety, quality, GMP, USDA, and SOP requirements, monitors production flow, and escalates issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Work Flow and Area Leadership

• Direct and coordinate daily work assignments for employees assigned to the production area, consistent with supervisor direction, the production schedule, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Monitor the assigned area to ensure that employees are working safely, following standard work, meeting quality expectations, and maintaining required production flow.
• Achieve production goals and promptly communicate production standards, downtime, staffing gaps, material needs, and work reassignments to the Production Supervisor.
• Using production tools like Red Zone, verify completion and accuracy of production records, downtime information, quality checks,

Inspections, And Other Required Documentation

• Audit work areas per SOP to ensure procedural compliance, product conformance to specifications, accurate documentation, and adherence to GMP, USDA, food safety, and company standards.
• Coordinate replenishment of materials, raw material verification, changeovers, line clearance, and downtime clean-up activities to support the operational schedule.
• Sustain 5S standards through good housekeeping, execution of standard work, and use of visual tools, display boards, and other communication tools as appropriate.

Employee Leadership, Coaching, and Training

• Provide direct day-to-day supervision, coaching, and guidance to employees assigned to the Crew Leads area to help ensure work is performed safely, accurately, and efficiently while following all GMPs.
• Set clear expectations at the start of the shift and throughout the day regarding safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, housekeeping, attendance at workstations, and compliance with standard work.
• Provide new, temporary, and existing associates with on-the-job training for assigned tasks, including safety, quality, productivity, equipment expectations, documentation, and area-specific procedures.
• Monitor employee performance in the area and address routine questions, issues, or coaching needs in the moment; escape repeated performance concerns, policy concerns, or conduct issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Reinforce company policies, GMPs, safety rules, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and other applicable OSHA or

Company Safety Requirements

• Participate in start-up huddle meetings and assist in communicating priorities, production changes, safety reminders, quality expectations, and problem-resolution activities.

Operational Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and help resolve routine production, quality, material staffing, and workflow issues within the assigned area; accelerate issues outside the Crew Leads authority or technical capability.
• Continually evaluate the work process for improvement opportunities and communicate practical recommendations to the Production Supervisor.
• Utilize LEAN thinking in formal and informal settings, including participating in LEAN events, submitting suggestions, attending LEAN training, and improving work cells or areas of responsibility.
• Assist with problem resolut on activities, including basic troubleshooting, coordination with maintenance or quality as needed, and follow-up on corrective actions directed by the Production Supervisor.

Authority and Escalation

• The Crew Lead may direct and assign work, provide on-the-job coaching and training, hold employees accountable to standard work, and recommend corrective action or process improvements to the Production Supervisor.
• The Crew Lead does not independently issue formal discipline, approve or deny time off, make hiring, termination, compensation, or policy decisions, or make changes outside established procedures without supervisor approval.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, comply with all company policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Must be 18 years of age.

Ability to legally work in the United States.

High School Diploma/GED is preferred.

Prior Manufacturing Experience Required, With Two (2) Years Experience

in the department preferred for in-depth product knowledge.

Prior lead, trainer, or demonstrated informal leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge of GMP and USDA regulations preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written procedures.

Ability to p