Production Lead - 1st Shift

About the role

Trinidad Benham Corp, a 100-year industry leader, is seeking a Production Lead to coordinate and execute production activities under the direction of the Production Manager. This role provides leadership and guidance to the BRG Packaging team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Set production goals aligned with quality standards and communicate them to direct reports.
• Manage and evaluate machine resources to meet production specifications and minimize downtime.
• Review production efficiencies and implement improvements for optimal operations.
• Ensure timely startup of daily production operations and availability of necessary materials.
• Assist production staff to maintain efficient workflow and staff lines to match production goals.
• Communicate staffing needs, machine problems, and deficiencies to maintenance and management.
• Develop effective work schedules to maximize equipment capacities and staffing levels.
• Provide motivation, guidance, and support to employee owners through communication and coaching.
• Train new hires and existing employee owners; ensure adherence to SQF, safety, and company policies.
• Communicate and administer company rules, policies, and procedures consistently and equitably.
• Escalate non-compliance issues to the Production Manager and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication with all levels of employees, individually or in teams.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to manage time, delegate responsibilities, and handle stress of deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proven experience in training, coaching, and mentoring direct reports in one-on-one and group settings.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment and proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and basic office equipment.
• Basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of direct experience as a production lead in a manufacturing or production environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use ladders and stairs, bend, stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel, and crouch.
• Lift, carry, and/or move items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; communicate verbally; and hear.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and focus adjustment.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment, dust, loud noise, and machinery with moving parts.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items.
• Use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and calculators.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP).