For many years, Stoltzfus Quality Meats (SQM) has built a trusted reputation for quality products and dependable service. Now under the management of John F. Martin & Sons, SQM is entering an exciting new chapter of growth-and we are looking for dedicated individuals to grow with us!SQM is currently hiring a Line Lead for our packaging department. If you have experience and are looking for an opportunity to work for a great company, we encourage you to apply!We are hiring for a FIRST SHIFT - Line Lead in our Packaging Department Hours are: 5:30am - 2:30pm (with some mandatory OT)Line Leader is responsible for assisting the supervisor of the Packaging Department in overseeing the production team's activities. Will provide to supervisor with input on employee's counseling and performance evaluations. Additionally, will assist the supervisor with day-to-day production, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Primary responsibility is to ensure that the staff meets their production, quality, and safety goals. In the department supervisor's absence, the leader will assume their duties.Responsible for assisting the supervisor on all operational & safety-related functions of company equipment & machinery.Must be consistent & reliable in attendance. Ability to use basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Understand all aspects of company recipes. Must have the ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and small group situations to management and other team members of the organization.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and deal with problems.Must be able to work/train employees in a fast-paced refrigerated environment.Must be able to engage and motivate the production team while setting a professional example.Must be able to report to management staff on safety, quality, productivity, and attendance issues from employees.Operate machinery & plan staff scheduling/rotation/tasks.Report plant machinery breakdowns to maintenance technicians.Core Competencies:Professional & Consistent Leadership, Problem Solving & Analysis, Strong Organizational Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Personal Effectiveness & Credibility, Performance Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Safety ManagementWe are committed to being highly competitive in employee wages and benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance/AD&D; Short-Term Disability Insurance; Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation; Referral Bonuses; 401 (k) Retirement and employer match; Wellness program; Incentive Programs; and other fringe benefits.