Production Team Lead - Flexible Shifts & Overtime

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball in North Carolina seeks a lead in our production area to assist the Supervisor with daily duties, tasks, and rotations, ensuring on-time line readiness and quality. The role supports daily production goals and requires adherence to safety and GMP guidelines.

The position is based in a Butterball manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth, teamwork, and contribution to a high‑quality product that brings families together.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to use basic math and typing skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Follows direction of Production Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to supervisor regarding any issues or problems that may arise during daily production.
• Helps coordinate daily set-up of equipment to ensure the line is prepared to run on time.
• Complete required checks and measurements, record accurately.
• Assist in training and developing staff to ensure a quality product.
• Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations and performance evaluations.
• Position is required to work before department start time in order to assist with area set-ups.
• Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Butterball in North Carolina seeks a lead in our production area to assist the Supervisor with daily duties, tasks, and rotations, ensuring on-time line readiness and quality. The role supports daily production goals and requires adherence to safety and GMP guidelines.

The position is based in a Butterball manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth, teamwork, and contribution to a high‑quality product that brings families together.