Production - Team Lead

Colonial Group; Hooper (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily production activities at Hooper County, Alpine CO. You will oversee line operations, ensure timely product flow, and manage packaging tasks while maintaining GMP compliance and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Overtime, including some evenings and weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current forklift and reach licenses.
• 1–3 years production experience, food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and packaging line operations.
• Ability to lead a hands-on team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and assign production team members to lines.
• Ensure the production schedule is met on time.
• Investigate and resolve equipment or labour issues.
• Maintain continuous flow of packaging and product.
• Create inventory tags and perform forklift relocations as needed.
• Start up production equipment daily and ensure safety compliance.
• Support health, safety and EarthFresh policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance with other duties as required by the manager.

Skills

Production leadership

GMP knowledge

Packing line experience

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift and Reach license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hooper County, Alpine CO

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Production Manager, Finished Goods the Production Team Lead is responsible for the coordination of production employees on the production lines as well as monitoring product flow and line operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current license for Forklift and Reach

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 1-3 years production experience, food industry an asset
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Packing line experience using simple packing equipment, interfaces and scales
• Strong communication skills
• Team player with a “hands-on” approach to leadership
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively and stand on feet for majority of the working day
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which may include some evenings and weekends

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Set-up, monitor and assign production team members to designated lines.
2. Ensure production schedule is accomplished on time.
3. Follow-up, investigate and resolve any issues (ie. equipment malfunction, labour demands, packaging requirements) that may arise.
4. Ensure packaging equipment and product is following a continuous process flow.
5. Computer tasks such as creating tags for inventory management.
6. Relocate skids with forklift as needed.
7. Perform daily start-up of production equipment as needed.
8. Ensure compliance with all provincial acts and regulations pertaining to health and safety, food safety, as well as EarthFresh company policies and procedures.

Providing assistance to and performing other duties as required by the Production Manager, Finished Good