Production Line Lead (1st Shift) at ECOS by Earth Friendly Products Cypress, CA

ECOS by Earth Friendly Products; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation & sick pay

Holidays

Parental bonding leave

Sustainability incentives

Wellness programs

Job summary

ECOS® is seeking a Production Line Lead to oversee the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. You will serve as the primary contact for line workers, provide leadership, and maintain production schedules while upholding company standards.

Responsibilities include supervising labeling, filling, packaging, line changeovers, data entry, safety checks, and cross-training. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a production role with 1 year as lead is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement and KPI measurement preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to PPE and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervising labeling, filling, and packaging on the production line.
• Lead second shift, ensuring safety, quality, and schedules.
• Perform basic line troubleshooting and report issues.
• Enter production data and scrap records hourly.
• Coordinate changeovers and ensure proper labeling and equipment readiness.
• Ensure clean and organized equipment and workspace.
• Oversee cross-training and serve as lead for second shift.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading & following instructions

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Line LeadAt ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA. We have an immediate opening for a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production activities during the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for second shift employees, providing leadership, direction, and support while maintaining production schedules and company standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:

• Supervising the proper labeling, filling, and packaging of product as it passes the production line
• Assisting line employees as necessary to maintain an efficient pace while ensuring quality and safety; performing work on the line, as needed
• Evaluating performance of the production line workers and rotates on a consistent basis (every one to two hours, as needed) to ensure all safety guidelines are met and cross training occurs on a regular basis
• Completing day by hour worksheets, ensuring the numbers are valid/accurate and efficiently entered on-time each hour
• Recording scrap and gives to Production Supervisor/Plant Manager at end of each shift
• Performing safety checks as instructed by Production Supervisor and Safety Coordinator on a weekly basis
• Assisting in entering information into Deacom, using scanner to input production
• Handling product changeovers to ensure that line stations are ready for next product run with correct laser printers, labels, filling heads, etc., as well as capable personnel
• Ensuring all product has the proper container, cap, and carton by inspecting the work completed by line
• Ensuring bottles, caps, cartons, and filling equipment is neat and clean
• Making sure UV light is on and running properly and ensures sanitary regulations are met
• Ensuring all caps are securely fastened and product is filled to the proper level
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and escalates issues as needed
• Reports equipment problems and/or failures to Production Supervisor, Plant Manager and Maintenance immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
• Reports employee issues to Plant Manager, Production Supervisor or Human Resources immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
• Directs the cleaning of all equipment at the end of shift and/or during work hours, as necessary
• Ensures recycled items are placed into correct bin according to standards and educates employees on proper recycling techniques
• Ensures components being returned to stock after fill run is counted, re-packaged, and identified with proper lot number to support material handling and storage. If necessary, assist line workers & material handlers with this task.
• Participates in cross-training activities to ensure knowledgeable on all production lines
• Serves as lead and point of contact for all concerns that arise during second shift, contacting Plant Manager and/or Production Supervisor if an urgent issue arises
• Ensures building is securely locked and alarm is set at end of shift
• Handles other special projects and requests, as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• At least 1 to 2 years in a production role along with 1 year of lead experience, preferably in a production environment
• Previous experience preferred working in an environment that operated with continuous improvement initiatives and KPI's to measure performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to make presentations and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, especially when observing dehydration process on dryer
• Ability to safely lift materials, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary items
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Excellent recordkeeping, documentation, and facility housekeeping skills
• Safety First! – Always practice safe behaviors, compliance with job-specific and ECOS safety programs/guidelines, "Accident Prevention" and "Lead-By-Example" approach to safety, wear required PPE, etc.

Why join the ECOS family:

• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
• Wellness programs and incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran