Stick Pack Lead Operator - 1st Shift

Join us as our new Stick Pack Lead Operator  

The Production Lead will lead their assigned team to perform all production related activities while aligning with the company Mission, Vision and Core Values.  To perform their role effectively, Production Leads are expected to have strong leadership skills; they are expected to be able to direct, coach, correct and motivate the members of their team to achieve efficiency.  The Production Lead reports directly to the Production Supervisor. 

In this role you'll make an impact by: 

• Performing all job requirements in a safe manner using the required PPE and being a safety role model to co-workers. 

• Reporting and addressing unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment. 

• Taking responsibility for cleanliness and housekeeping of work area. 

• Demonstrating Lock-Out/Tag-Out compliance 

• Taking responsibility for their team’s GMP and Food Safety compliance. 

• Proactively leading team to eliminate unnecessary downtime. 

• Providing daily working guidance and direction to assigned team to ensure that manufacturing of items are carried out efficiently and with strict adherence to quality standards. 

• Working with Production Supervisor for team member development, feedback, and reviews. 

• Operating equipment within the assigned area when needed. 

• Assuring team is following SOPs and SWs. 

• Maintaining 5S. 

• Assuring team accurately prints and completes production records. 

• Ensuring training is being completed by the team on time. 

• Attending daily meeting and sharing items from the meeting to your team. 

• Supporting continuous improvement processes within their team. 

To succeed you must hold: 

• HS diploma or equivalent 

• 1+ year of relevant work experience in a food or dietary supplement manufacturing facility 

• A positive pro-company can-do attitude 

• Basic understanding of Dietary Supplement Regulations 

• Ability to work within established routines, methods, and procedures under very strict management parameters 

• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group 

• Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines 

• Complies with company policies and procedures 

Location: Wausau, WI  

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am to 3pm

Application deadline: March 12, 2026 

Expected salary range: $25/hr  

Benefits you will enjoy: 

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution  

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance    

• Healthcare savings account option   

• Employee assistance program   

• Parental leave  

• Tuition reimbursement   

• All benefits begin on your first day!