INTERNAL POSTING: Production Lead - 2nd Shift at TIG, The Integration Group – Boone, Iowa

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Lead will serve as the liaison between frontline production employees and supervision/management, ensuring that daily operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production goals, quality standards, and safety regulations.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist supervision/management in overseeing day-to-day operations of assigned work area to meet production goals related to output, quality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the go-to person for operational decisions during the shift and communicate instructions clearly to team members.
• Lead a team of production workers to execute daily production schedules on time and with minimal waste.
• Ensure proper line setup, changeovers, and shutdown procedures are followed.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues related to equipment, personnel, or materials.
• Assist management in enforcement and strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP protocols, and food safety regulations.
• Monitor production areas to ensure cleanliness, proper hygiene, and compliance with allergen control procedures.
• Ensure product meets all quality specifications and report any deviations immediately.
• Oversee product changeovers and ensure correct materials, labels, and settings are used.
• Lead shift changeovers and communicate key information to incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Support traceability by ensuring accurate documentation of lot numbers, production times, and line parameters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for line personnel, and escalating production concerns to supervision.
• Train new employees and cross-train team members to enhance flexibility and performance.
• Help management in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Maintain accurate production records, including counts, scrap, warehouse placement, and process deviations.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of proven knowledge or experience in a production or lead production role.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of production processes, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use a pallet jack, forklift, and other basic warehouse equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, allergen control).
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, production specifications, and SOPs.