Shift Operations Lead - Food Production & Safety

Fortrex; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a Crew Manager to lead a production team in a United States plant, overseeing daily targets and safety, and collaborating with Operations Management to improve efficiency. The role requires developing team members, ensuring GMP compliance, and maintaining high housekeeping in a 12-hour shift pattern (6:00–6:00).

Applicants should have at least 2 years in industrial manufacturing and a high school diploma or GED, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of industrial manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for team member safety.
• Oversee the completion of daily monitoring to include: safety/housekeeping checklists; process control conditions (temperature, pressure, level, etc); regulatory/compliance monitoring (air, water, SQF, GMP); and other monitoring as requested by Management.
• Oversee the execution of the daily production plan as provided by Chem Ops Management.
• Develop the skill set of team members.
• Ensure high housekeeping standards for production facility(s) are maintained.
• Assist warehouse personnel with packaging, raw material, and product movements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fortrex is seeking a Crew Manager to lead a production team in a United States plant, overseeing daily targets and safety, and collaborating with Operations Management to improve efficiency. The role requires developing team members, ensuring GMP compliance, and maintaining high housekeeping in a 12-hour shift pattern (6:00–6:00).

Applicants should have at least 2 years in industrial manufacturing and a high school diploma or GED, with supervisory experience preferred.