Production Lead (PM shift)

What You'll Do 

• Verify daily production plan and coordinate priorities with manager and other Team Leads


• Ensure efficient staging and pack-out of products to meet daily targets


• Lead from the floor (90%+ presence), supporting execution and team performance


• Drive shift performance across Safety, Quality, Processing Efficiency, and Service Level KPIs


• Monitor food safety by verifying and updating temperature logs


• Ensure proper scheduling and resource allocation to meet production goals


• Communicate daily expectations, plan of the day, safety updates, prior day results, and scheduling needs


• Manage downtime by communicating interruptions and documenting issues and corrective actions


• Observe work areas to ensure all pre- and post-run activities are completed efficiently


• Report defective product, units, or questionable conditions to management


• Document production data including test runs, batches, samples, temperatures, and date codes


• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMPs, and safe food handling practices


• Provide regular updates on work in progress and task status to management


• Support setup, changeovers, stock control, allergen control, and quality product delivery


• Troubleshoot equipment and machinery issues as needed


• Notify maintenance of mechanical concerns, alarms, or equipment issues


• Train team members on proper procedures, including emergency shut-off use


• Complete routine administrative tasks including KPI tracking, forms, reports, and data entry


• Enter data into inventory control systems and support production reporting


• Support green waste program by ensuring proper sorting and accountability of waste


• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including removal of pallets, wood, and plastic


• Follow all safety procedures including SOPs, LOTO, PPE, and proper lifting practices


• Ensure compliance with food safety prerequisite programs and escalate issues immediately


• Promote a culture of respect, accountability, consistency, and teamwork

What You Bring

• Minimum 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a food production environment


• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with changing priorities preferred


• Proven ability to achieve results through team members


• Strong ability to work flexible schedules, including varied shifts and weekends


• Self-starter with ability to start up equipment efficiently and on time


• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety


• Ability to read, follow instructions, and apply basic math in English


• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry

Working Conditions

• Work in a factory environment with chilled temperatures, including dock and occasional freezer areas


• Routinely exposed to wet, damp, and cold conditions (PPE provided)


• Prolonged standing and walking required throughout shift


• Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting, carrying, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally


• Continuous movement and communication required on the production floor

Shift & Hours : Monday – Friday,  PM shift - Flexibility may occasionally be required to support production needs, operational issues, or special projects.

Base Pay

• $19.14 USD/ hourly