Operations Shift Lead - 12 Hr Nights

Location: Waco, TX – Onsite. 12‑hr night shift (6 pm‑6:30 am) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule. The 640,000 sq ft. facility operates 24/7.

Position Summary

The Operations Shift Lead supports daily manufacturing floor operations, coordinates shift activities, ensures safety, quality, and production goals are met, and provides leadership for production team members. This role works with sensitive information and requires signing a nondisclosure agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations and meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.
• Provide clear communication during shift handoffs, identifying ongoing challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct regular floor walks to verify compliance with safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and quality requirements.
• Assist with production line setup, batching (if applicable), execution of scheduled changeovers, and operate machinery when coverage is needed.
• Verify raw materials and packaging are available, accurate, and properly staged; perform quality checks after changeovers.
• Maintain accurate records of production activity, including system updates (ERP/WMS/LMS) and shift reports.
• Monitor line performance, track downtime events, and escalate issues according to established procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for production team members, providing guidance and reinforcing GMP and food‑safety standards.
• Support the supervisor in training and developing team members to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and all applicable legal/food‑safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Efficiency Measures

• Production output and throughput targets.
• Accuracy and quality rates.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Equipment uptime, utilization, and operational efficiency.
• On‑time completion and schedule adherence.
• Participation in and contribution to continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership or team‑lead role with responsibility for people or process oversight.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across shifts and departments.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role is performed primarily in a beverage manufacturing facility. The environment may include moving mechanical parts, automated and manual equipment, wet or humid conditions, temperature variations, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees may work on elevated surfaces, platforms, ladders, or stairs, and in or around confined spaces following safety procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies. The job requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and use of hands and arms to operate machinery and tools. Repetitive motions, sustained physical activity, and situational awareness are essential. Employees must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 lb (with or without assistance). Work schedules may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on production demands.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 10 % of the time.
• Ability to lift 30 lb.
• Written communication: understand and clearly convey information in writing.
• Reading comprehension: interpret written instructions and job‑related documents.
• Critical thinking: evaluate information and solutions using logic and reasoning.
• Active listening: listen attentively and respond appropriately.
• Adherence to company values: humility, honesty, mutual respect and equitable treatment of all, dependability and accountability, and initiative.

Food Safety

The role supports the company’s commitment to compliance by following food‑safety protocols, staying up to date through ongoing training, and helping build a culture where food safety and accountability are part of everyday work.