Production Shift Lead - 1st Shift

About the role

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and operates on a 24/7 schedule, manufacturing and distributing 26 flavors of Electrolit™ — the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

Location: Waco, TX — Onsite

The Operations Shift Lead supports daily manufacturing floor operations, coordinating shift activities to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are consistently achieved. This role serves as a point of leadership for production team members and requires an NDA due to work with sensitive information.

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 if coverage is needed.
• Verify raw materials and packaging are available, accurate, and properly staged for upcoming runs; perform quality checks following 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 a resource and first point of contact for production team members, providing guidance and reinforcing GMP and food safety standards.
• Support 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Performance metrics

Job performance is assessed using measurable metrics, which may include:

• 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

Requirements & 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
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to lift 30 lbs (regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs with or without assistance)
• Written communication: understands and clearly conveys information in writing
• Reading comprehension: interprets written instructions and job-related documents
• Critical thinking: evaluates information and solutions using logic and reasoning
• Active listening: listens attentively and responds appropriately
• Must abide by company values: Humility, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Equitable Treatment of All, Dependability and Accountability, and Initiative

Work environment & physical demands

This position is performed primarily in a beverage manufacturing facility. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, automated and manual production equipment, wet or humid conditions, temperature variations, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees may be required to work on elevated work surfaces, platforms, ladders, or stairs, and in or around confined or restricted spaces in accordance with applicable safety procedures and training. Appropriate PPE is required at all times on the production floor or in designated work areas, per OSHA standards and company safety policies.

Physical requirements: regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, balance, push, pull, and use hands and arms to operate machinery, tools, and equipment. The role involves repetitive motions, sustained physical activity, and maintaining situational awareness in a dynamic production environment. Work schedules may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays based on production demands.

Food safety

This 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.