Production Shift Lead — Optimize Lines & Quality

Hood Container Corporation; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Continuous learning and training

Caring & Empowering culture

Growth in a sustainable industry

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a 1st shift Production Shift Lead at our Allentown, PA plant. You will oversee packing or assembly lines, ensure product quality, and supervise line coordinators.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to GMP and safety rules. You will manage line setup, attendance, and reporting, coordinate with supply and shipping, and train staff to maintain efficient production.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform math to maintain production reports and balance workloads.
• Effective communication of instructions and requirements on the floor.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up assembly or packing lines efficiently and ensure smooth line transitions.
• Ensure quality of finished product and adherence to procedures and work instructions.
• Be the first on the floor to understand new production data and display information.
• Provide clear instructions for contract workers to perform jobs.
• Complete line paperwork and data in appropriate systems.
• Meet production schedule and ensure full completion of output.
• Report problems or deviations to the immediate supervisor promptly.
• Coordinate with supply to maintain uninterrupted raw material flow.
• Collaborate with shipping to ensure timely removal of finished goods.
• Assist in training production associates and line coordinators on tasks.
• Guide line coordinators with on-floor work activities.
• Communicate production issues to Scheduler and enforce GMP/safety rules.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading, writing & math for reports

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a 1st shift Production Shift Lead at our Allentown, PA plant. You will oversee packing or assembly lines, ensure product quality, and supervise line coordinators.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to GMP and safety rules. You will manage line setup, attendance, and reporting, coordinate with supply and shipping, and train staff to maintain efficient production.