Production Line Lead - Ist Shift

PLZ; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life and Short-Term(dis.)

Voluntary benefits incl. life/disabil.

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ is seeking a Production Line Lead in Riverside, CA to drive line efficiency, optimize labor, and ensure safe, compliant operations. This on-site role provides on-the-floor leadership, coaching, coordination, and communication to support daily manufacturing activities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing leadership and a solid grasp of safety, GMPs, quality systems, and troubleshooting. You will coach employees, monitor OEE, and help maintain accurate records and shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements, GMPs, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate and develop employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate safety, quality, staffing, and production expectations.
• Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, line flow, changeovers, and production priorities.
• Monitor production OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) performance on an hourly basis, quality, labor utilization, waste, downtime, scrap goals and overall operational performance.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to associates while supporting employee development and cross-training.
• Respond to downtime, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate support from maintenance, quality, and supervision.
• Complete production documentation, shift reports, labor tracking, and operational records accurately and timely.
• Communicate shift performance, inventory status, and operational concerns during shift handoffs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and company standards.
• Escalate safety, quality, employee relations, and operational concerns as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

GMPs

Quality systems

Coaching

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing / Production / Operations

Requisition Number: PRODU005916

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Line Lead is responsible for driving line efficiency, optimizing labor utilization, maintaining safe and compliant operations, and ensuring production goals are achieved. This position provides on-the-floor leadership, coaching, coordination, and communication to support daily manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate safety, quality, staffing, and production expectations.
• Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, line flow, changeovers, and production priorities.
• Monitor production OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) performance on an hourly basis, quality, labor utilization, waste, downtime, scrap goals and overall operational performance.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to associates while supporting employee development and cross-training.
• Respond to downtime, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate support from maintenance, quality, and supervision.
• Complete production documentation, shift reports, labor tracking, and operational records accurately and timely.
• Communicate shift performance, inventory status, and operational concerns during shift handoffs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and company standards.
• Escalate safety, quality, employee relations, and operational concerns as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 + years of manufacturing leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements, GMPs, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate and develop employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Basic computer skills.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits Including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits include additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $20/hour in our lowest geographic market up to $35/hour in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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