Food Production Line Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Innovation Food Services is looking for a dependable, hands-on Food Production Line Lead to help guide daily production operations. This person will work alongside the team while keeping the line organized, productive, safe, and on schedule.This is a working lead position for someone who is ready to take ownership of daily line performance, support team members, reinforce expectations, and communicate production concerns to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production line activities
• Assign team members to workstations based on production needs
• Monitor workflow, pace, quality, and productivity
• Ensure products are assembled, portioned, packaged, and labeled correctly
• Reinforce recipes, production procedures, portion standards, and food safety requirements
• Train and guide team members on proper procedures and expectations
• Keep the line supplied, organized, and moving efficiently
• Identify production, staffing, material, equipment, or quality concerns
• Communicate issues and team performance observations to supervisors
• Help resolve routine production issues and minimize downtime
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Work alongside the team as needed while maintaining leadership of the line

Qualifications

• Previous food production, kitchen, packaging, or line leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead by example and keep others focused
• Dependable, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to multitask and solve problems during production
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17.00–$19.00 per hour
• Full-time employment
• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Access to voluntary employee benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Referral Bounus
• Sign on bonus of $500.00
• Opportunity to grow into a stronger leadership role
• Consistent work in a team-oriented food production environment
• Hands-on training and support from experienced leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to bend, stretch, pull, and grasp

Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour

The ideal candidate is a strong team player who leads with urgency, professionalism, consistency, and a positive attitude.