Seasonal Assembly Lead - Food Production & Safety

Harry and David, LLC; Obetz (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry and David, LLC is seeking an Assembly Supervisor at our Obetz, OH facility to lead shift-level production and gift assembly operations. You will allocate staff, prioritize workflow, and drive performance while maintaining strict GMP and SQF standards.

You will supervise 20-50+ associates, manage KPIs, and collaborate with HR and maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of operational leadership experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume operations.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing seasonal workforce scaling.
• Strong understanding of production metrics and labor management.
• Working knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and quality controls.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and lead teams with minimal oversight.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations including kitting, gift building, palletizing, and line balancing.
• Ensure production schedules are executed accurately and on time.
• Monitor workflow and remove bottlenecks to maintain throughput targets.
• Optimize line efficiency and labor utilization.
• Escalate production risks and recommend corrective actions to Sr. Manager, Assembly.
• Drive achievement of daily and weekly production KPIs.
• Monitor productivity, quality defects, scrap rates, and rework trends.
• Lead onboarding and training of new and seasonal associates.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Partner with HR to address attendance, retention risks, and employee relations matters.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & workforce planning

Performance management

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Quality assurance

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Harry and David, LLC is seeking an Assembly Supervisor at our Obetz, OH facility to lead shift-level production and gift assembly operations. You will allocate staff, prioritize workflow, and drive performance while maintaining strict GMP and SQF standards.

You will supervise 20-50+ associates, manage KPIs, and collaborate with HR and maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery during peak seasons.