3rd shift Lead Production Worker I
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16 hours ago
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Job Summary
Summary:The Production Line Lead I provides first-line leadership over a single production line and is responsible for ensuring safe efficient and compliant operations. This role oversees daily line performance staffing productivity safety and quality while enforcing SOPs GMPs and cleanliness standards to maintain audit readiness. The Line Lead I serves as the primary point of contact between Line Operators and Shift Duties and Responsibilities:Supervise direct and support 4 to 11 line operators on an assigned production lineEnsure line staffing levels meet production safety and quality requirementsMonitor and enforce compliance with SOPs GMPs PPE usage and food safety standardsMaintain and enforce line cleanliness and organization to support audit readinessUpdate productivity and performance boards hourly and communicate results to the teamMonitor adherence to the production schedule and escalate risks or delaysAccurately record downtime labor hours waste and material usageRun and review Oracle inventory and production reports related to the assigned lineAssist with Oracle inventory transactions and material tracking as requiredConduct inventory checks and enforce FIFO inventory rotationVerify correct codes materials and standard work are being followedTroubleshoot routine line issues and coordinate support with Maintenance PMOs or SupervisorsServe as a safety role model and promote safe work behaviors at all timesTrain coach and provide day-to-day guidance to line operatorsCommunicate shift handoff information and operational updates to supervision and other shiftsSupport continuous improvement and Lean initiatives at the line levelAssist with investigations related to safety incidents quality issues or production losses as directedPerform other duties as assigned by supervision Supervisory Responsibilities:Direct daily work activities of assigned Line OperatorsProvide on-the-job training coaching and performance feedbackEscalate employee relations attendance and disciplinary issues to the Shift SupervisorThis role does not have final disciplinary authorityQualifications:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential leadership ability in a manufacturing or production environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead teams in a fast-paced production settingWorking knowledge of GMPs food safety and safety requirementsBasic computer skills and ability to use production and inventory systemsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods (812 hours)Education & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED requiredManufacturing experience requiredPrior lead or supervisory experience preferredKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to prioritize work and manage multiple tasksAbility to read and interpret production schedules SOPs and reportsAbility to identify line-level issues and escalate appropriatelyAbility to motivate and coach employeesTravel Requirements: Environment/Physical Demands:Majority of work is performed standing. Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs to 50 lbs and be able to climb and descend staircases multiple times per note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without noticeEOE M/W/Vet/Disabled
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Food Industry
- Math
- Packaging
- Warehouse Experience
- Assembly Experience
- Food Processing
- Heavy Lifting
- Food Production Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on natural food, ingredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. Certified organic food products.
