Production Line Lead 1st Shift

freshexpress; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

freshexpress is seeking a Production Line Lead for first shift (7:15AM - Until Finish). The role oversees day-to-day operations across all lines in the area, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.

Responsibilities include aligning with the production schedule, coordinating line staffing and setup, and communicating issues to supervisors. Fluency in English plus Spanish or French is required to support diverse shifts and lines.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish or English and French.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and understand Production schedule.
• Communicate scheduling concerns to Production Supervisor.
• Ensure all production lines are staffed properly.
• Ensure lines are set up with correct product, COOL labeling and packaging information.
• Coordinate changeovers with machine operators, Lift operators, dryer deck and case erector operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure products are safe and meet customer specifications.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor packaging lines to ensure correct quantities produced without overruns.
• Communicate mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Bilingual EN+SP or EN+FR

Job description

1st Shift - 7:15AM - Until Finish

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.