Production Lead - 2nd Shift

As a Production Lead on the 2nd shift, you will delegate and oversee the workflow for line operations from the potato room through packaging, driving plant KPIs on a shift-by-shift basis. You will assist the Production Supervisor in implementing safety protocols and plant-defined KPIs, collaborating with technicians and associates to complete daily production goals. Your role also involves communicating production-related concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly and ensuring areas are audit-ready by maintaining cleanliness, organization, food safety, and environmental safety.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee and delegate workflow to production personnel from potato room through packaging.
2. Assist in implementing safety and KPI protocols as shown in the monthly scorecard.
3. Collaborate with technicians and associates to achieve daily production goals.
4. Communicate production-related concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly.
5. Ensure audit readiness by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
6. Lead training for team members on equipment operation, safety, GMPs, and food safety processes.
7. Report any potential food safety issues.

Essential Skills

• Machine operation experience
• 2+ years of production experience in a fast-paced environment
• 6+ months of lead or supervisory experience
• Leadership and supervision skills
• Proficiency in machine operating

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three months of related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effective communication skills for speaking before groups
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
• Basic algebra and geometry skills
• Physical ability to stand, use hands, stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to distinguish colors

Why Work Here?

Join a team with good people and a strong culture in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a start-up feel. Enjoy working in a clean facility with relatively new equipment, and take advantage of opportunities for overtime. The company promotes from within, offering career growth and advancement.

Work Environment

Work on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime on weekends. The facility is clean and climate-controlled, requiring GMP environment protocols and PPE such as hair nets, smocks, and non-slip steel-toe shoes. The role involves working in both office and manufacturing environments, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.