Production Line Lead

Unilever; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company store discount

Dinners and engagement activities

Free popcorn

Free coffee

401K

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Unilever Jonesboro is seeking a Production Line Lead to drive daily performance in the Jonesboro, AR facility. You will own safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency for your production cell, lead a high‑performance team, and guide continuous improvement using the 4M framework.

The role requires a High School diploma and at least two years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing; strong problem solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience completing routine mechanical maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own daily performance results for the production cell, including safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead by example to ensure adherence to standard work and company expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all line performance-related issues.
• Drive accountability within the team to meet operational targets.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the cell.
• Utilize the 4M framework (Man, Machine, Method, Material) to identify gaps and implement sustainable solutions.
• Participate in and facilitate improvement activities such as: Root cause analysis, Rapid improvement events, Process optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reinforce process expectations to drive consistency and accountability.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team-based work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Line Lead

Location of the job: Jonesboro, AR

Shift Assignment: 4:00 pm to 2:15 am (Monday -Thursday)

Base Pay Rate: $32.50 with an additional $1.75 shift differential (after successful 90-day evaluation $33.45)

Benefits Overview (non-union) These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniform, Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses subsidy and other PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities Additional Perks for the “Jonesboro” location Onsite company store for employees, family and friends to purchase Unilever products at a discount Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically Free fresh popcorn Free coffee

Background & Purpose of the Job: Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty. The Line Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence within their assigned production cell by ensuring consistent execution of processes, developing team capabilities, and maintaining equipment and material standards. This role serves as the front-line leader, owning performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for their area.

What You’ll Do

• Own daily performance results for the production cell, including safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead by example to ensure adherence to standard work and company expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all line performance-related issues.
• Drive accountability within the team to meet operational targets.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the cell.
• Utilize the 4M framework (Man, Machine, Method, Material) to identify gaps and implement sustainable solutions.
• Participate in and facilitate improvement activities such as: Root cause analysis Rapid improvement events Process optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reinforce process expectations to drive consistency and accountability.
• Support and participate in: RTTs (Root Cause / Trouble Tracking activities) CILRs (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication, Re-tightening standards) SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies / quick changeover initiatives)
• Identify and elevate process deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Train team members to documented processes and standards.
• Maintain and utilize skill matrices to track team capabilities.
• Conduct skill evaluations to ensure competency and compliance.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training or development plans.
• Foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Ensure adherence to Autonomous Maintenance (AM) calendars.
• Maintain and verify basic equipment conditions.
• Identify and tag equipment issues using F-tags and ensure timely follow-up.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and up time.
• Ensure materials meet defined specification ranges.
• Monitor product quality and upscale concerns to quality teams as needed.
• Support investigation and resolution of material-related defects.
• Follow established escalation processes for safety, quality, delivery, or equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively across functions to resolve issues quickly.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Demonstrate Full Ownership of the System (FOS) by taking accountability for area performance.
• Lead daily floor execution, ensuring priorities are clear and aligned.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the cell: Provide guidance and technical support to team members.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent iequired
• Must have 2 years’ experience completing routine mechanical maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in analytical problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with peers, other managers, and hourly employees.
• Experience working in a high-performance team-based work environment.

Why work for Unilever

Culture for Growth | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Strategy | Unilever | Unilever Global Website

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents

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