Production Line Lead 1st Shift

Fresh Express Salads; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express seeks a Production Line Lead responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing production efficiency. The ideal candidate should be bilingual and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities involve staffing oversight, quality assurance, and completing production documentation.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for 10 hours.
• Ability to work in cold, noisy environments.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure production staffing.
• Monitor packaging lines for accuracy and efficiency.
• Train new hires and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Attention to Safety Standards

Job description

1st Shift 7:00AM - Until

The Production Line lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations for all lines in their area while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish or English and French
• Communicate and understand Production schedule.
• Communicate all scheduling concerns to Production Supervisor
• Ensure that all production lines are staffed properly.
• Ensure that all lines are setup properly with correct product, COOL labeling and correct packaging information as required.
• Coordinate changeovers with machine operators, Lift operators, dryer deck and case erector operators when required.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure that the products are safe and meet the customer specifications.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for monitoring packaging lines in order to ensure correct quantities are produced without overruns.
• Communicate mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the proper and accurate completion of hourly documentation.
• Follow and complete the daily production schedule, including changes that may occur during the course of the shift.
• Responsible for meeting machine efficiency and effectiveness which is measured in downtime percentage, bags per minute and process failures.
• Meet daily production standards.
• Assist in performing new hire orientation training and ensure that they are able to demonstrate competencies in all work areas.
• Responsible for the validation of all carton barcode scanning.
• Ensure the accuracy of all PMO paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to lift 25+ lbs.
• Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
• Bend continuously throughout the shift
• Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.
• Able to reach with hands and arms to check product.
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.