<p>Job Title: Production Lead</p> <p>Department: Supply Chain</p> <p>Reports To: Production Manager</p> <p>Shift: Monday-Thursday 6am-6pm</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Production Lead supports daily operations by supervising production team members in a freeze-dried manufacturing and/or retail packaging environment. This role is responsible for coordinating work activities, enforcing policies and procedures, supporting employee development, and driving continuous improvement while balancing safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate and live by Thrive Freeze Dry's core values:</p> <p>CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ? ACCOUNTABILITY ? INTEGRITY ? PERSONAL GROWTH & WELLNESS ? TEAMWORK ? WORK-LIFE BALANCE</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supervise and support production team members by planning, assigning, and monitoring daily work activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement company policies, procedures, and work standards consistently.</p> </li><li> <p>Recommend and support improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Promote positive employee relations through coaching, training, and development.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in employment-related decisions, including performance management and corrective actions.</p> </li><li> <p>Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve departmental goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain departmental performance metrics, visual controls, and quality control documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure accurate and timely completion of required paperwork and reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to read and write and have basic computer knowledge</p> </li><li> <p>Provide regular progress updates and communicate issues or concerns to leadership.</p> </li></ul> <p>Competencies</p> <p>Living Thrive Freeze Dry Values</p> <p>Demonstrates behaviors and decision-making aligned with Thrive Freeze Dry's values of accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, personal growth and wellness, teamwork, and work-life balance.</p> <p>Attendance</p> <p>Demonstrates reliability by reporting to work on time and as scheduled. Team members with two or more active disciplinary steps related to attendance do not meet position expectations.</p> <p>Performance</p> <p>Consistently demonstrates the skills and abilities required for the role. Team members with two or more active disciplinary steps for performance or conduct do not meet expectations.</p> <p>Safety</p> <p>Uses good judgment to maintain a safe work environment at all times. Team members with two or more active disciplinary steps related to safety incidents do not meet expectations.</p> <p>Training</p> <p>Maintains current and complete training requirements related to job skills, safety, and food safety. Past-due training indicates that expectations are not being met.</p> <p>Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Attention to Detail: Completes tasks accurately and efficiently with a high degree of precision.</p> </li><li> <p>Change Management: Supports and implements new ideas, processes, and best practices while training others.</p> </li><li> <p>Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Escalation: Identifies and escalates issues to leadership appropriately and timely.</p> </li><li> <p>Critical Thinking: Uses sound judgment to evaluate situations and respond effectively.</p> </li><li> <p>Cross-Training: Seeks to learn and share knowledge to build team capability and flexibility.</p> </li><li> <p>Documentation: Maintains accurate records and required documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, self-management, and strong interpersonal skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Relations: Coaches employees, addresses concerns, and supports fair and consistent employment decisions.</p> </li><li> <p>Microsoft Office: Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</p> </li><li> <p>Process & Policy Development: Supports the development and documentation of processes to strengthen internal controls.</p> </li><li> <p>Productivity: Continuously improves performance across quality, safety, cost, and efficiency.</p> </li><li> <p>Relationships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships across departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Safety Culture: Champions safety initiatives and promotes prevention of workplace incidents.</p> </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve results through others.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to plan ahead and manage priorities within a 30-day planning horizon.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee relations.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Food Safety Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Prioritize food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Hold self and others accountable to food safety and sanitation standards and promptly report concerns or incidents.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as backup to the Production Manager or Supervisor, as needed, to ensure food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met.</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Physical Requirements</p> <p>The job requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. The role generally involves:</p> <ul> <li> <p>50% or more walking</p> </li><li> <p>50% or more standing</p> </li></ul> <p>Work is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature variations. Unrestricted visual and auditory abilities are required for safety. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required.</p>