Production Lead

Growth Opportunities

Our commitment involves enhancing both personal and professional lives with a focus on promoting from within.

Consistent Hours

We’re eager to keep our shelves stocked and want you to be a key part of that.

Clean and Organized Environment

If you're looking to escape dirty and disorganized work environments, you'll appreciate the cleanliness and orderliness here.

What Will You Get to Do?

• Create and execute plans to accelerate building people capability under the direction of the Shift Manager.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90-day plan.
• Oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel – coaching, training, and motivating a well-trained team.
• Maintain Quality and Safety Standards through audits and visual inspections, implementing changes and corrections as needed.
• Optimize Production Efficiency by planning and coordinating labor, materials, and production schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Drive loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions.
• Utilize the ERP system to help with inventory and production tracking.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement by utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean and organized workspace, drive productivity, and support corporate initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.
• Support your Team – may relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas.

Experience You Need to Succeed

• Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment: Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
• Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols. Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
• Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput. Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
• Experience with Production Planning and Scheduling: Proven ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules efficiently to meet production targets. Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
• Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
• Strong Problem-Solving and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear instructions. Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.

What We Offer You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation (40 hours).
• Paid time off (40 hours).
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts.
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

Job Title

Production Lead

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation (40 hours).
• Paid time off (40 hours).
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts.
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.