Production Line Leader - 3 Shifts, QA & Lean

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Llc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Production - Process Support Specialist (Line Leader) to guide daily production and packaging operations across shifts. You will ensure regulatory checks, record ingredient use in ERP, and supervise the line workforce.

The role requires a High School diploma and at least 1 year of leadership experience, with forklift certification a plus; expects activities in cold environments and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading workplace teams.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and passing a drug screen.
• Ability to work all shifts in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production or packaging activities under supervision.
• Ensure regulatory checks and accurate ERP data entry.
• Set up and clean equipment at shift start and end.
• Coordinate team rotations and break scheduling.
• Communicate changes and labor shortages to supervisors; contribute to lean improvements.
• Follow FDA and Quality Control regulations; report issues promptly.
• Assist with 5S improvements and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Line leadership

Regulatory compliance

Lean 5S

ERP data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Forklift operation

Job description

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Production - Process Support Specialist (Line Leader) to guide daily production and packaging operations across shifts. You will ensure regulatory checks, record ingredient use in ERP, and supervise the line workforce.

The role requires a High School diploma and at least 1 year of leadership experience, with forklift certification a plus; expects activities in cold environments and safety compliance.