Shift Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Packaging

Nature's Path; Blaine, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Path in Blaine, WA is seeking a Production Shift Lead to oversee planning, scheduling, coordination and hands-on support on the production floor during the Pink shift (6 AM–6:30 PM). This role partners with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor crew, track performance, enforce GMP/SOP/LEAN, conduct safety walks, manage data, and assist with maintenance and audits while maintaining cost-conscious production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience required; food processing preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills; must be detail-oriented.
• Experience using man lifts and boom trucks required; sit-down forklift is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coordinating production on shift to execute core operating processes (GMPs, SOPs, supply management, TQM, LEAN).
• In the absence of the production supervisor, ensure production continues on schedule as master schedule dictates.
• Review production board and keep shift on schedule within budget; adjust as needed to reach goals.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with Production Supervisor to optimize equipment performance.
• Ensure lean practices are used to maximize efficiencies.
• Monitor product quality and coach/mentor crew; manage performance.
• Conduct safety walks and first aid training.

Skills

Production supervision

LEAN processing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

People management

Communication in English

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Man-lifts

Boom trucks

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Nature's Path in Blaine, WA is seeking a Production Shift Lead to oversee planning, scheduling, coordination and hands-on support on the production floor during the Pink shift (6 AM–6:30 PM). This role partners with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor crew, track performance, enforce GMP/SOP/LEAN, conduct safety walks, manage data, and assist with maintenance and audits while maintaining cost-conscious production.