Production Line Lead

Select Custom Solutions (SCS); La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Onsite gym

Career Advancement Opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities

Job summary

Select Custom Solutions (SCS) in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Line Lead for the 3rd shift to supervise production line activities and ensure safe, efficient operation. The role involves coordinating shift tasks, training new workers, and maintaining quality standards across the line.

Responsibilities include leading the crew, ensuring proper material handling, performing pre-operation checks, and communicating with the supervisor on line issues and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production lines in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of GMP and safety protocols.
• Ability to coordinate shift activities and communicate with line crew and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line crew for a specific production line.
• Ensure safe, efficient production following standard work.
• Monitor line performance and quality; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Line leadership

Team supervision

Safety protocols

Shift coordination

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Shape What’s Next at Select Custom Solutions

At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands‑on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition. We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family‑owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us—and help shape what’s next.

What Select offers you:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for Line Leads on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI.

Schedule Options: Line Leads arrives to the line 15+ minutes early prepared for the shift.

• 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

The Line Lead is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all tasks involved in the production of Select Custom Solutions products, with primary responsibilities of leading the work crew for a specific production line. The Line Lead follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is running as efficient and safe as possible. This position works in all areas of production as needed.

Job Duties:

• Regularly handle bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.).
• Ensure safety protocols and GMP procedures are adhered to; going over policies with production operators and staffing employees as needed.
• Check blend sheet paperwork to make sure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.), confirm that lot numbers match on product, labels, and paperwork.
• Complete pre‑operation inspection log on Daily Production Record.
• Review production schedule for assigned line and check all necessary items: Check batched materials to ensure they are signed off by Quality Assurance and staged in proper order based on schedule.
• Ensure any special components are available as needed (oil, oil sprayer, tote dump, type of bags, etc.).
• Communicate with assigned line crew regarding daily schedule.
• Coordinate packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with appropriate batching employee.
• Ensure metal detector and sifter checks are being completed by a qualified operator at required frequencies.
• Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during packaging process.
• Assign employees to specific workstations and inform supervisor of any absences and/or line problems as needed.
• Monitor all phases of the production line and quality of product being produced: Notify Maintenance of any potential mechanical problems in a timely manner as needed.
• Perform periodic bag seal inspections.
• Ensure all required samples are being pulled.
• Monitor the consistency of the product (watch for color changes or color variation during a run).
• Ensure pallets are neatly stacked.
• Ensure bags are being scaled to the correct weight.
• Perform periodic checks on product yield/recovery during the run.
• Ensure product changeovers are done properly.
• Sweep out and tap down tanks (following normal product flow in system).
• Check sifter tailings and CCP’s and record notes on production record.
• Clear the line of materials used on the finished run (unused labels, bags, etc.); bag up samples and scoops, and turn into Quality Assurance.
• Close out paperwork for the run (including yield calculation to ensure all materials have been recovered before starting next batch).
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and line.
• Complete forklift operational checks at the beginning of each shift.
• Operate forklift, if forklift‑operating requirements met.
• Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet.
• Palletize product as it comes off the various production lines.
• Train new production line workers on all lines.

his position has regular contact with all production employees as well as the Production Supervisor/Plant Manager to obtain and provide information. This position may have occasional contact with Quality Assurance, as well as with federal/state/regulatory inspectors on an annual basis. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Where you’ll be working:

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high‑quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events.

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#SJSCS26 As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question — cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn’t settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. “We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.”