Production Lead

Production Lead

Employee Type: Full time

Location: TX Northlake

Job Type: Production Operations

About Us: TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight One Customer at a Time." Guided by our valuesOwn It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

• Train and guide personnel in their respective duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and guidelines.
• Assign staff and allocate resources to meet daily production goals.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure product quality and compliance, reporting any discrepancies.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and required documentation.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout production and processing lines.
• Coordinate with supervisors and peers to sustain efficient operations.
• Communicate shift handovers, including key issues, risks, and achievements.
• Perform SAP transactions and reconciliations accurately.
• Manage rework product disposition and proper material handling.
• Track and report rework consumption in daily meetings.
• Ensure consistent product movement and material flow through production.
• Coordinate material delivery and movement planning with Production, Quality, and Supervisory teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Details: The position is a full-time permanent role on morning shift which operates from 6:00am to 6:30pm on a 2-2-3 continental schedule.

About You:

• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing lead capacity required.
• Knowledge of tools, machines, safety precautions in an industrial/ manufacturing setting.
• Ability to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in recommending or implementing improvements in efficiency or safety of the work area.
• Critical thinking and ability to communicate effectively.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma and one year of related work experience or,
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Personal & Professional Skill Set:

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional growth and improvement.
• Self-starter with strong resourcefulness and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Encourages open communication and promotes a collaborative, problem-solving environment.
• Passionate about sustainability and supporting environmentally responsible practices.
• Proven training and coaching abilities with experience delivering group presentations and team development sessions.
• Proficient in computer systems and digital tools, including data entry, record keeping, SOP creation, Alchemy systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively interact with diverse teams and departments.
• Proactive and accountable, taking ownership of equipment, production lines, personnel, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team-oriented professional with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to collaboration and accountability.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to accurately record, track, and document operational data.
• Flexible and dependable, able to work off-shifts, weekends, and extended hours (1012-hour shifts) as needed.
• Skilled in managing and resolving conflict constructively while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced production setting, effectively prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Dedicated to fostering and maintaining a positive workplace culture that reflects company values and promotes teamwork.