The Production Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations on a production line within a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient, safe, and quality-driven production while leading and supporting a team of line workers. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly team-oriented, and capable of balancing leadership responsibilities with active participation on the production floor.

Job Title: Production Shift Lead

Location: Mason City, Iowa

Pay Range: $22.00 an hour

Shift: 12-Hours, on a 4-day rotating schedule

What’s the Job?

• Lead and support production line operations to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals

• Train, onboard, and mentor new hires to ensure proper procedures, food safety standards, and job expectations are understood and followed

• Assign job duties and rotate team members as needed to maintain efficiency and coverage

• Provide coverage for line workers during breaks and meal periods, ensuring continuous production flow

• Coordinate staffing needs, including calling in additional personnel when employees are absent or ill

• Act as a primary point of contact between production staff and company supervisors, communicating updates, issues, and performance metrics

• Monitor product quality and compliance with food safety standards, including GMPs and sanitation procedures

• Foster a positive, team-focused work environment that promotes accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

• Identify and escalate equipment, safety, or staffing concerns promptly

• Assist in troubleshooting minor production issues to minimize downtime

What’s Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or leadership training preferred

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred

• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Willing to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-day rotating cycle, which includes regular weekend and holiday coverage.

• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards (GMP knowledge preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods (up to 12 hours)

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels

Key Competencies:

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Communication & Coordination

• Adaptability & Reliability

• Attention to Detail & Quality Focus

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in producing a well-known consumer product while developing leadership skills in a supportive, team-driven environment. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now!

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