| Location | Milford, Indiana |
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.
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.
Bring your production experience, problem-solving skills, and commitment to teamwork to Maple Leaf Farms. Apply today for our Production Team Lead opportunity.