Production Team Lead

RM Palmer Company, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Three weeks vacation to start

Affordable benefits starting at $19/wk

Company 401(k) contribution with match

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

RM Palmer Company, LLC in Reading, PA seeks a Production Team Lead to supervise production and packaging, maintain staffing, and uphold safety and quality standards. The role includes training team members, coordinating schedules, and ensuring on-time output.

You’ll monitor line performance, inspect materials and equipment, enforce company policies, and address employee concerns while contributing to a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to train and mentor employees on the line.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer tools and manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production and packaging staff.
• Maintain staffing levels and ensure smooth production on the line.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Train and mentor employees as needed.
• Monitor production schedules and work orders to meet output goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and job expectations.
• Address employee issues and grievances.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring staff

Time management

Basic computer skills

Sanitation & GMP knowledge

Job description

Description
#ComeJoinTheFun with us a our Production Team Lead and be part of #MakingCandyFun!
At R.M. Palmer Company, our mission is clear:

Driving innovation that celebrates life’s special moments by focusing on value and integrity while making candy fun in everything we do.
We take pride in blending creativity and tradition to deliver products that spark joy, bring smiles, and create lasting memories, one chocolate at a time. Join a team where your work makes life a little sweeter every day!

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with a company that values its people. We believe in rewarding hard work, supporting work-life balance, and helping our employees grow.

• Weekly pay for reliable income every week
• Three weeks vacation to start so you can recharge
• Affordable benefits starting at $19 per week for medical, dental, and vision
• Company 401(k) contribution with match to help you save for the future
• Quarterly bonuses to reward team success

The Production Team Lead is responsible for maintaining adequate staffing and ensuring smooth production on their line, while upholding safety, quality, and company standards.

Production Team Lead Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production and packaging staff.
• Maintain staffing levels and ensure smooth production on the line.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Train and mentor employees as needed.
• Monitor production schedules and work orders to meet output goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and job expectations.
• Address employee issues, complaints, and grievances.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role with the ability to train and mentor employees.
• Basic computer and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of good sanitation and manufacturing practices.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.