Production Team Lead – Food Manufacturing & Safety

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a production lead to assist the Supervisor and oversee daily production duties in our NC facilities. You will help coordinate line setup, train staff, ensure safety and quality, and support production goals in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team, follow all policies, and maintain attendance and reliability. This role may require overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Follow safety, USDA, and GMP policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Work as part of a team and show leadership.
• Understand line positions and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follows direction of Production Supervisor to assign and instruct personnel of daily production duties.
• Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety issues.
• Provide timely feedback to supervisor about daily production issues.
• Coordinate daily setup of equipment to ensure on-time line readiness.
• Complete required checks and measurements, record accurately.
• Assist in training and developing staff to ensure quality.
• Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations and performance evaluations.
• Work before department start time to assist with area setups.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Skills

Basic math

Typing

Leadership

Safety aware

Team player

Communication

Job description

Butterball is seeking a production lead to assist the Supervisor and oversee daily production duties in our NC facilities. You will help coordinate line setup, train staff, ensure safety and quality, and support production goals in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team, follow all policies, and maintain attendance and reliability. This role may require overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.