Line Lead

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands—including Weiman, Goo Gone, Harris, 30Seconds Cleaner, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific—are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike. We seek employees who bring engagement, drive, and performance to push business forward in a scrappy, results-driven environment.

About the Role

This Line Lead is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence. The position oversees production area start-ups, shutdowns, line changeovers, and material verification while maintaining continuous output and accurate documentation. The role directs and supports production team members, provides backup coverage during breaks or absences, and ensures compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Daily start-up and shutdown of production area
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
• Verify materials to be used in production match requirements in the Bill of Materials
• Document daily production performance and issues
• Maintain continual production to maximize daily output
• Perform routine quality testing of product
• Enter data into Syspro to close jobs and print pallet placards
• Direct the efforts of production team to meet targets
• Lead by example and coordinate daily activities of production team members in assigned manufacturing areas while modeling company values and expectations
• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule adherence, and efficiency objectives
• Lead line startups and changeovers on shop floor in a timely and efficient manner to maximize uptime and productivity
• Serve as backup for production associates and line operators during breaks or absences to ensure uninterrupted production
• Train, coach, and cross-train machine operators and team members on equipment operations, material handling, gauging, documentation, and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality specifications, and production documentation requirements
• Perform routine quality checks including visual inspections, audits, and documentation reviews to ensure product conformity
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production floor
• Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant (Visual Factory) production environment
• Motivate, engage, and support team members while providing coverage for breaks and lunches when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Good listening and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to effectively drive production team to meet standards
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting
• Syspro experience a plus
• Ability to read and write basic English
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products