Weekend Shift Lead - Hands-On Production Leader

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Package

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with Company Contributions

Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long

401(k) with strong company match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Weekend Shift Operations Lead to guide our Beverage Canning team on the floor, while actively operating equipment. This working leadership role requires hands-on oversight to keep lines running safely and producing quality can products.

You'll lead a three‑day weekend schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM), with 40 hours paid across 36 worked, and opportunities to train during weekdays. The role rewards initiative, quick decision‑making, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• 3+ years of machine operating experience (high-speed packaging preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed production line equipment and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support line operators in canning line equipment operation.
• Act as a working lead, actively operating equipment while supervising the team.
• Assign and coordinate daily responsibilities in the absence of management.
• Monitor production performance, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards are followed.
• Perform quality checks during runs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and escalate to Maintenance as needed.
• Communicate issues and updates to leadership.
• Oversee production documentation and shift reports.

Skills

Leadership

Machine operation

English communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Weekend Shift Operations Lead to guide our Beverage Canning team on the floor, while actively operating equipment. This working leadership role requires hands-on oversight to keep lines running safely and producing quality can products.

You'll lead a three‑day weekend schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM), with 40 hours paid across 36 worked, and opportunities to train during weekdays. The role rewards initiative, quick decision‑making, and accountability.