Production Crew Lead - Night Shift (WI)

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: Night (6 pm – 6 am)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line.
• Set up, operate, stage, and break down production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
• Lock and tag out equipment during set‑up, troubleshooting, or when adjustments are needed.
• Report any incidents regarding safety, quality, and production to the appropriate supervisors and managers.
• Utilize a scan gun to complete transactions within the ERP system and complete all associated paperwork.
• Support the production line by stepping in as needed due to absences or breaks.
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams.
• Understand and operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
• Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment.
• Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to daily and weekly production goals.
• Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the crew, identifying challenges, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and providing additional support or training.
• Resolve first‑level operational issues and escalate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production.
• Support employees with various production‑related tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience operating machinery.
• 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working with an ERP system (preferred).
• Prior experience in a food or pet‑food manufacturing facility (preferred).
• Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and associated computer systems (preferred).
• Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred).
• Lift truck certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee‑only coverage.
• Charity sponsorships with over $6.1 million donated to date.
• Six paid sick and mental‑health days, plus an Employee Assistance Program and additional mental‑health benefits.
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% of contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contributions of stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible expenses.
• Company events such as team picnics and ice‑cream socials to promote work‑life balance.