Operations Lead (Line Lead) – 1st Shift

About the role

Eternity Systems/MTNA, Inc. is looking for an experienced Operations Lead to oversee production activities on our first shift. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for motivating employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and helping the team achieve daily production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're a proactive leader who thrives on developing people, solving problems, and leading by example, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees throughout the shift.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with PPE, GMP, OSHA, and company policies.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and production performance to meet daily goals.
• Assist in multiple production areas as business needs require.
• Conduct safety and quality inspections and address issues promptly.
• Complete production documentation, attendance records, and quality reporting.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments.
• Maintain organized work areas using 5S principles and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead by example while fostering teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or lead experience in manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or an industrial environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, food safety, or quality systems preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime before and after the scheduled shift as needed.
• Prior production or manufacturing experience required.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable, growing company with opportunities to advance

Schedule

Schedule: Monday through Saturday as production requires. The regular shift is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime before the start of the shift and after the end of the shift to support startup, shift handoff, and operational requirements.