Job Summary:

The Production Lead will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Train and manage production employees on the assigned shift.
• Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Oversee production operations on assigned shift.
• Prepare work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Ensure that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Notify maintenance department of equipment problems.
• Ensure that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Over 2 years of related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.