Production Lead

Location: Owasso, OK 74055
Pay Rate: $16.00 - $19.00/hr (Based on Experience)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Lead to oversee daily operations on a production line. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and supervising a dedicated team of workers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a deep understanding of food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

·         Leadership & Supervision: Oversee and motivate a team of production workers, ensuring efficient task assignments and adequate staffing levels.

·         Training & Development: Conduct thorough onboarding and training on safe meat handling practices, food safety standards, and company policies for new employees.

·         Performance Management: Monitor employee performance, provide regular feedback, and address performance issues to maintain high productivity levels.

·         Production Oversight: Manage daily production line operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, efficiency targets, and workflow optimization.

·         Continuous Improvement: Analyze production rates, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to minimize downtime and maximize output.

·         Troubleshooting & Maintenance Coordination: Identify and resolve production issues, coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs, and ensure minimal disruptions.

·         Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards, including labeling, packaging, and safety protocols.

·         Safety Compliance: Enforce HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

·         Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with production managers, maintenance teams, logistics, and quality assurance departments to ensure smooth production operations.

·         Recordkeeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production output, quality control, and yield data.

Qualifications & Skills

·         Experience: 1-3 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing or food production environment.

·         Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate, guide, and manage a team to achieve production goals.

·         Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food labeling regulations.

·         Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and cross-functional departments.

·         Problem-Solving: Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.

·         Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderately heavy items, and work in cold, refrigerated, or warm environments.

·         Language Skills: English proficiency required (reading, writing, verbal communication); Spanish is a plus but not required.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

✔ Career Growth: The company values internal promotions and offers advancement opportunities.
✔ Team-Oriented Environment: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence.
✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy competitive hourly wages with long-term career opportunities and access to excellent benefits.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and contribute to a dynamic team, apply today!

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