About this role
What You'll Do
• Help lead daily production: Coordinate work, monitor processes, and help the team meet production schedules and quality goals.
• Support your team: Help train new and current employees, explain procedures, and provide direction throughout the shift.
• Keep operations moving: Retrieve materials for production and packaging, respond to operational needs, and provide coverage for oven and raw utility positions.
• Protect product quality: Monitor products and production procedures, address inconsistencies, and report concerns to management.
• Support startup and shutdown: Assist with and monitor activities before and after production.
• Keep records accurate: Help collect and process material usage, production performance, and inventory information.
• Maintain a clean workplace: Coordinate employees for cleaning coolers, cooling units, and other assigned areas.
• Help care for equipment: Troubleshoot production line mechanical issues and support the maintenance preventive maintenance program.
• Assist with receiving: Support after-hours receipt of raw materials, ingredients, and corrugated packaging when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
• Working knowledge of production equipment, operating processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of product quality specifications, USDA guidelines, OSHA requirements, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to direct production employees and communicate instructions clearly.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting mechanical problems on the production line.
• Ability to read and understand technical information, work orders, and labels.
• Commitment to following company policies and maintaining safe, consistent production practices.
• A valid Indiana driver's license.
Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.
Help Lead a Team That Delivers
Bring your production experience, problem-solving skills, and commitment to teamwork to Maple Leaf Farms. Apply today for our Production Team Lead opportunity.