Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Production Lead – Grand Rapids, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with the largest contract food manufacturer in North America producing and packaging convenience, baked, refrigerated, and frozen foods, as well as nutrition bars, for many of the world's premier brands. With 27 facilities across the U.S, they handle end-to-end commercialization, research and development, food production, and packaging for major consumer brands. The production team lead will supervise daily line operations and employee activities, ensure compliance with specifications and documentation, and drive continuous improvement while serving as the main communication link between management and floor workers.

Their culture centers on people-first values, prioritizing employee safety, growth, and collaboration through comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and clear career paths. Their operational culture combines innovation and technical expertise with a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact—all while building lasting partnerships with customers and nourishing families across North America.

Hours: 3rd Shift 10:30PM - 7:00AM (M-F) or 3rd Shift 11:30pm- 8:00AM (Su-Th) and every other weekend

Weekend work is required.

What you will get to do:

• Team Lead will oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift. Coordinate lines set-up
• Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications. Works with other departments to prevent downtime
• Will be responsible for training and directing 12-40 employees
• Leads continuous improvement plant wide
• Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction. Provides associate training as needed. Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor
• Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
• Responsible for specification compliance
• Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards. Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail
• This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging
• Must work safely at all times
• On the floor 95% of shift
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Other duties as assigned

What will make you successful:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, document issues, and communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor