Production Line Lead

Pacific American Fish Co; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation leave

Job summary

Pacific American Fish Co (PAFCO) in Vernon, CA is seeking a Production Line Lead to supervise daily activities on an assigned production line, ensure production targets, product quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards are met. This role provides hands-on leadership to production staff and coordinates workflow.

You will monitor line performance, train employees, address issues with the Production Supervisor, and collaborate with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food processing or production preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production employees on assigned lines to meet daily goals.
• Monitor processing, portioning, packaging, labeling, and handling Activities.
• Ensure products meet quality, food safety, and company specifications.
• Assign work and provide direction, training, and coaching.
• Monitor output, yields, waste, downtime and line performance.
• Identify issues and elevate to Production Supervisor as needed.
• Ensure adherence to policies, GMPs, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.
• Complete required production records and documentation accurately.
• Assist with breaks, line coverage, and workflow adjustments.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction.

Skills

Production leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety

GMPs

Quality awareness

Training & coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vernon, CA 90058

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

PAFCO is a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 50+ years of success. Our business is built on trust which has allowed both our company and our customers to succeed together. Learn more about the company at www.pafco.net.

Job Summary

The Production Line Lead is responsible for overseeing daily activities on an assigned production line, ensuring production targets, product quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards are consistently met. This role provides hands‑on leadership to production employees, coordinates workflow, monitors line performance, and communicates operational issues to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production employees on assigned lines to meet daily production goals and schedules.
• Monitor processing, portioning, packaging, labeling, and product handling activities to ensure efficient production flow.
• Ensure products meet established quality, food safety, customer, and company specifications.
• Assign work and provide direction, training, and coaching to production employees.
• Monitor production output, yields, waste, downtime, and overall line performance.
• Identify and address production, equipment, quality, or employee issues and elevate concerns to the Production Supervisor as needed.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, GMPs, sanitation requirements, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area throughout the shift.
• Complete required production records, reports, and documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with employee breaks, line coverage, and workflow adjustments to maintain productivity.
• Work closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams to resolve operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food processing, seafood processing, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes, food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in refrigerated or cold production environments.
• Ability to lift and move product or materials as required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation leave

  Employment Eligibility

  PAFCO does not offer sponsorship for this position