Production Line Lead - 1st Shift

100KCrossing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

100KCrossing in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a 1st Shift - Production Line Lead to guide a manufacturing team on the floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production goals.

The role offers a 1st shift schedule (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed) and pay between $22.50 and $24.50 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded and comfortable leading a team on a manufacturing floor.
• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food production.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, teamwork and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production employees during the shift.
• Keep production moving safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, staffing needs, changeovers and shift transitions.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, GMP and workplace safety expectations.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and share updates with supervisors.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Opportunity: 1st Shift - Production Line Lead in Cincinnati, OH.

We take pride in quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement and we are looking for leaders who want to help our people and production lines succeed.

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, Fridays as needed.

Why This Role Could Be a Great Fit

• You like being a working leader, not just giving directions, but helping the team get the job done.
• You enjoy fast-paced manufacturing and take pride in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• You are comfortable coaching employees, solving issues, and communicating with supervisors.
• You want a role where your leadership can make a visible impact every shift.

Why Join

• Competitive pay: $22.50-$24.50 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit options
• Training, development, and growth opportunities in a safe, team-focused environment

What You’ll Do

As a Line Lead, you will support employees on the production floor, keep workflow on track, and help ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met each shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production employees during the shift.
• Keep production moving safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, staffing needs, changeovers, and shift transitions.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, GMP, and workplace safety expectations.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and communicate updates to supervisors.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement, reduce waste, and help minimize downtime.

What We’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable leading a team in a manufacturing environment. Food production experience is helpful, but strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are most important.
• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food production.
• Previous lead, leadership, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, teamwork, basic math, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read production documents, follow specifications, and work overtime or weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, squat, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with varying temperatures, equipment, noise, and required safety gear.

Se habla español — Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome to apply!

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.