Factory Line Lead

Line Leadership & Production Execution

·         Coordinate daily production activities by reviewing work orders, work instructions, and production requirements.

·         Assign work, direct line personnel, and ensure adequate staffing to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

·         Lead production operations, communicate product requirements, and address operational issues to maintain workflow and productivity.

·         Oversee and motivate employees to meet quality, safety, and production objectives.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify product quality, uniformity, labeling, and compliance with work instructions.
• Coordinate product reviews, inspections, and testing activities as required.
• Identify defects, investigate issues, and communicate quality concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Make & Pack SOPs, work instructions, and customer requirements.

Documentation & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate production records, including material usage, inventory balances, production output, defect tracking, and final quantity reconciliation.
• Document work assignments and production activities within required production records.
• Submit completed documentation for quality review and final approval.

Safety & Work Area Readiness

• Prepare production areas according to sanitation, setup, and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements, safety procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Communicate safety concerns, personnel issues, and operational risks to the Factory Supervisor.

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

High school diploma or equivalent

Business Experience

(prior-year’s work/related experience)

2-3 years related experience

Licenses/Certifications

Valid U.S. driver’s license. Previous forklift training a plus

Language Skills

Ability to read and write English

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

·         Ability to calculate simple addition and subtraction

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standards exist. 

·         Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

·         Ability to assemble product shipping cartons correctly

·         Ability to label product shipping cartons correctly

·         Ability to be able to use weighing scales

·         Ability to be able to clean equipment and test stands

·         Ability to be able to understand and monitor quality control