Production Crew Lead

We’re Looking For A: Production Crew Lead

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: Availability on Day (6am - 6pm) and Night (6pm - 6am) shifts

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols


• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line


• Set-up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)


• Locking and tagging out equipment during set-up, troubleshooting, or if adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery


• Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA


• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions


• Support the production line by stepping in to assist the production line on an as-needed basis due to absences or breaks


• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams


• Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s)


• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment


• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week


• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training


• Resolve first-level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production


• Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• 2+ years of experience operating machinery


• 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting


• Experience working with ERP system (preferred)


• Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)


• Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred)


• Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred)


• Lift truck certification (preferred)

Golden Perks & Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.


• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.


• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being. 


• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career. 


• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.


• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development. 


• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.