Production Shift Lead
Core
Lead manufacturing operations and frontline teams during assigned shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production plans.
Role type
Senior IC production shift lead
Builds
Food and beverage products
Domain
Food manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Shift leadership, workforce deployment, performance management, cross-functional coordination, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety compliance, operational problem-solving, KPI monitoring, talent development
Preferred skills
Engineering background, experience with QCDM processes, ability to manage escalations
Technologies
Daily Management Systems, QCDM, Lean Manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all manufacturing activities during the assigned shift; Assume direct leadership responsibility for shift-based Frontline Employees; Serve as the senior operational leader during the shift; Drive shift performance through daily management systems and KPI reviews; Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, GMP, FSSC, AIB, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety standards; Lead continuous improvement, productivity, waste reduction and cost optimization initiatives; Monitor production plan attainment, equipment performance and resource utilization; Lead frontline communication processes including shift handovers and team meetings; Develop organizational capability by identifying skill gaps and supporting training execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC