Production Line Lead

Royal Canin USA Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with a company match

Paid vacation (40 hours)

Paid time off (40 hours)

Holiday pay (11 days)

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness Benefits and Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nature’s Bakery in Utah is seeking a production shift supervisor to lead a dedicated manufacturing team on day and night shifts. You’ll oversee safety, quality, and performance, coaching staff and ensuring adherence to GMP and OSHA guidelines.

You’ll plan labor, materials, and schedules to optimize line efficiency, drive lean improvements, and reduce waste, while using our ERP system to track inventory and production data.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with a track record of coaching and team leadership.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Experience planning labor, materials, and production schedules to meet targets.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory management and lot tracking.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on your shift – oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel, coaching and motivating the team.
• Maintain quality and safety standards through audits and inspections, implementing improvements.
• Plan and coordinate labor, materials, and production schedules to optimize line efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement; lead daily meetings to review performance and set goals.
• Support your team by relieving operators as needed within production areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality & safety standards

Mechanical aptitude

Production planning & scheduling

ERP systems & inventory management

Problem-solving & communication

Job description

Job Description:

Shift:

• - Day Shift: 6:00am-6:30pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
• - Night Shift: 6:00pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating Schedule

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

Why would you want this job?

• - Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to developing our employees and their careers. Our commitment involves enhancing both personal and professional lives with a focus on promoting from within.
• - Consistent Hours : Our high product demand ensures that you’ll have steady work and reliable hours. We’re eager to keep our shelves stocked and want you to be a key part of that
• - Clean and Organized Environment: Our food manufacturing facility is pristine, well-organized, and has a pleasant aroma. If you're looking to escape dirty and disorganized work environments, you'll appreciate the cleanliness and orderliness here.

What will you get to do?

• - Provide Leadership on your shift – oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel – coaching, training and motivating a well-trained team.
• - Maintain Quality and Safety Standards – Ensure all quality standards are met through audits and visual inspections implementing changes and corrections as needed.
• - Optimize Production Efficiency – Plan and coordinate labor, materials and production schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs. Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions. Utilize the ERP system to help with inventory and production tracking.
• - Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean and organized workspace, drive productivity, and support corporate initiatives for continuous improvement. Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.
• - Support your Team – May relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas

Experience that you need to succeed

• - Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment : Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
• - Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols. Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
• - Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput. Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
• - Experience with Production Planning and Scheduling: Proven ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules efficiently to meet production targets. Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
• - Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
• - Strong Problem-Solving and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear instructions. Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full‑time employees:

• - Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• - 401(k) plan with a company match that veston day 1 of eligibility
• - Paid vacation (40 hours)
• - Paid time off (40 hours)
• - Holiday pay (11 days)
• - Paid short-term disability
• - Paid life insurance
• - Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• - Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• - Employee Assistance Program

You’ll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:

- Warehouse lead, general labor supervisor, manufacturing lead, manufacturing assistant, batching operator, machine operator, production operator, team leader, assembly line, packaging, mixer, material handler, production, distribution associate, manufacturing leadership.

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