Production Lead (3rdShift)

Production Area Lead (3rd Shift) Are you an experienced manufacturing lead looking for an opportunity to make some great pizza? Who You’ll Work For… While most companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo’s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where pizza was born. “Papa Palermo” carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily! Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward‑thinking approach resulting in high quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers. Our commitment to quality has made Palermo’s a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing! Perks… 20 free pizzas per month Fantastic benefit offering starting on the 1st of the month after hire 401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the month after hire Paid holidays plus a floating holiday of your choice Opportunity for growth and career development Where you’ll work… With state‑of‑the‑art equipment and a focus on sustainability and safety, our Jefferson, WI facility offers a stimulating environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront. Here, you will be part of a committed team that supports each other and thrives on solving challenges to ensure product excellence. When you’ll work… We are currently hiring an experienced Production Area Lead to join our 3rd shift team. What You’ll Do… Support production teams by promoting people and food safety while encouraging teamwork to meet and exceed production goals. Monitor production lines to ensure daily schedule attainment and proper material usage. Work with supervisor to ensure policy and procedure are followed; participating in projects as needed to address issues and make improvements. Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing equipment to determine when to escalate mechanical concerns to leadership. Why you’ll be successful… Proven ability to operate safely by following all food and people guidelines. Utilizing knowledge from your 1‑3 years’ experience with manufacturing to motivate your team to deliver daily production goals. Organized and holistic approach to staffing to ensure adequate headcount for attainment of daily schedule; collaborating with production admin as needed to adjust numbers. Dedicated team leader who encourages and inspires team members to perform at their highest levels. Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds. #J-18808-Ljbffr