Production Line Zone Lead

Woodland Foods; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodland Gourmet in Waukegan, IL seeks a Zone Lead to coordinate activities on a production line, ensuring efficiency while upholding quality and food safety standards. You will supervise daily line operations, oversee equipment setup, and lead line huddles with shift teams.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of warehouse operations, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Work includes overtime potential and no remote options.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Prefer High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Machine operator experience preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of general warehouse operations, food industry experience a plus.
• Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (team lift for heavier items).
• Must follow all WG GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Crosstrain line employees on any other lines assigned at any given time.
• Lead Tier 1 huddles and coordinate daily activities for assigned production lines.
• Organize and guide line employees to ensure timely starts, efficient order processing, and adherence to production schedules.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and adjust production equipment (fillers, coders, scales, sealers, etc.).
• Request and manage product and packaging materials to maximize line efficiency.
• Train operators and associates, including LOTO-certified lines and cross-training across other lines.
• Complete required reports (production, attendance, quality, HACCP) and accurately enter data into EC/M3/paper forms.
• Verify finished goods against established SOPs.
• Prioritize order processing in relation to shipping requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain communication with the Supervisor and report any safety, production, staffing, or line inefficiency issues.
• Ensure safe equipment operation, promote a safety/quality mindset, and maintain a clean work area.
• Conduct allergen and line changeovers and ensure hourly updates to Performance Boards.
• Collaborates with the scheduling team to ensure lines are scheduled optimally.
• Support shift handoffs and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Woodland Gourmet in Waukegan, IL seeks a Zone Lead to coordinate activities on a production line, ensuring efficiency while upholding quality and food safety standards. You will supervise daily line operations, oversee equipment setup, and lead line huddles with shift teams.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of warehouse operations, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Work includes overtime potential and no remote options.