Production Team Line Lead

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Production Team Line Lead

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Schedule: Wednesday 11am-5pm & Thursday through Saturday 5am-5pm

Summary

The Line lead supports shift operations in a beverage manufacturing environment, with a strong hands-on focus on high-speed production equipment including fillers, packers, labelers, palletizers, and blow molding systems. This role supports production line activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality beverage production while maintaining compliance with SQF, GMP, food safety, and quality standards. The lead works closely with the Production Supervisor to achieve productivity, efficiency, and quality goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production operations on beverage lines utilizing fillers, packers, labelers, palletizers, and blow molders

  • Assist Production Supervisor with production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency

  • Monitor line performance and make real-time equipment adjustments to maintain quality and throughput

  • Ensure all product meets specification; identify, reject, and remove non-conforming product

  • Lead training and coaching for new employees, including equipment operation and line flow

  • Conduct shift meetings and handoff exchange with crew and nightshift Line Leaders.

  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Complete and submit accurate production and shift reports to management

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve line efficiency, quality, and reliability

  • Assist team members in troubleshooting complex equipment or operational issues

  • Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

  • Communicate downtime, quality issues, and production challenges to Production Supervisor

  • Report newly received chemical supplies to the Quality Control Manager for MSDS labeling

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • 3+ years of experience in beverage or food manufacturing, preferably in a high-speed bottling or canning environment

  • Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required

  • Strong working knowledge of fillers, packers, labelers, palletizers, and blow molding equipment

  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and support optimal line performance

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and production reporting systems

  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

  • Manual dexterity required to operate production equipment