Production Lead - 3rd Shift

TL;DR

Production Lead - 3rd Shift: Supervise daily line operations and employee activities for food production and packaging with an accent on specification compliance, documentation/lot tracking, and continuous improvement. Focus on coordinating line setup, training 12–40 employees, preventing downtime with cross-department collaboration, and ensuring safe work practices while staying on the floor 95% of the shift.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Company

hirify.global partners with a large contract food manufacturer producing and packaging convenience, baked, refrigerated, and frozen foods, as well as nutrition bars.

What you will do

• Oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift and coordinate line setup.
• Review production issues, production schedule orders, and product specifications to prevent downtime.
• Train and direct 12–40 employees; assign personnel to work stations and provide associate training as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement across the plant and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Ensure specification compliance, maintain legible documentation, and manage lot tracking, waste, quality checks, and production/standards records.
• Work safely at all times and remain on the floor for 95% of the shift; support cross-training across production and packaging lead areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 3–6 months related work experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining flexible and able to work in a team environment.
• English: Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, document issues, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and production reports (e.g., product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets).
• Weekend work is required and a flexible schedule is required.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture focused on employee safety, growth, and collaboration.
• Comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and clear career paths.
• Operational culture combining innovation and technical expertise with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact.
• On-site role with shift coverage and strong floor presence expectations.

Hiring process

• Interview and evaluation of shift leadership, safety, and documentation/production reporting experience.
• Discussion of schedule fit for 3rd shift and required weekend work.