Group Leader Production

The key responsibilities for a Group Leader for our food manufacturing client will lead and oversee the daily operations of 2–3 production lines, supporting approximately 40–60 production employees through Production Line Leaders. Other key duties will include

• Ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Production Line Leaders and production associates to build a high-performing team.
• Monitor daily production metrics and identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Ensure all production schedules are completed on time and in the most efficient manner.
• Verify that quality inspections and production documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support equipment reliability by assisting with autonomous maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and minor adjustments when necessary.
• Promote and enforce all safety, food safety, GMP, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Communicate production performance, shift updates, and operational issues to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.

To qualify for the Group Leader for our food manufacturing client, you will need a high school diploma, at least 3 or more years manufacturing leadership experience. Other qualifications needed:

• Experience supervising multiple production lines and leading large production teams.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop frontline leaders and hourly employees.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, safety practices, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as SAP or similar ERP software is preferred.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb ladders and work around manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends based on production demands.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading shift operations across multiple production lines.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.