Production Team Lead - Nights

Saputo, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Lead for night shifts. In this hands-on role, you will coordinate production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while leading a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to the production of high-quality dairy products. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for operational excellence, this role provides a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Development Opportunities

Meaningful Compensation & Benefits

Community Contribution Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of equipment operator experience in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Strong technical skills and ability to operate equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead production activities to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

SAP

Job description

Production Team Lead - Nights

Production Team Lead - Nights

Apply remote type On-Site locations Frederick, MD time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR54666

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

*This is a 12-hour night shift role on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule*

*Hours are 5:00pm - 5:30am*

How you will make contributions that matter …

• Coordinate with supervisory team to assign, lead, review and monitor work to maximize productivity and prevent downtime on an assigned shift.
• Ensures team members are following standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, product quality, employee safety, as well as compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and direct equipment setup and adjustments in accordance with specifications.
• Coordinate production run schedules to ensure customer order volumes are fulfilled with minimal over-runs.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including but not limited to, production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation schedules, root cause analysis, and any other documents.
• Enter production data and results in ERP (SAP).
• Support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support employee training (i.e. new hire, transfers, job, safety, etc.), complete training documents and monitor/report training progression.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Provide change-over, CIP/SIP support.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Consult with supervisory team to provide employee scheduling support, backfill vacancies as appropriate, and follow established employee scheduling guidelines.
• Provide team member meal/rest breaks when necessary.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate activities between departments.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Promote safety programs and policies to ensure employee health and safety, reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications …

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent.
• One to three years of equipment operator experience, preferably in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and computer-based applications, SAP Preferred.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted.
• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team in support of operations. This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Workdays and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.
• Work up to 12-hours per day.

Hourly Rate : Starting at $29.30 with increases up to $32.30.