Production Lead Top Seedz Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Manufacturing management Staff supervision Team supervision Writing skills Performance Reporting Talent development MRP Data summary reports Manufacturing facility experience Team development Production management software Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing manufacturing teams Business Administration Productivity software Associate's degree Manufacturing company experience Team motivation (leadership skill) Team building Full Job Description Job Description - Production Lead What We Do In sports, the top seeded player or team is the one who is given the highest ranking in a seeded tournament—a player who is most favored to win. At Top Seedz, we firmly believe that we can create positive change within ourselves and in the world when we eat healthily. This is why since 2017, we've manufactured seed crackers and roasted seeds. All of our products are organic, gluten-free, vegan and delicious. If you have what it takes to be a top seed and want to join our growing team, apply now! Role Summary At Top Seedz we strive to be available, agile, and responsive to the needs and interests of various stakeholders across our business. This includes customers, suppliers, service providers, employees, and various other business partners. Top Seedz is looking for engaged and energetic talent to help manage these important interactions and ensure our business runs effectively.
Department :
Operations /
Manufacturing Reports To :
Production Manager Shift :
Evening (4 pm - 12 am)
Supervises :
Team Leads and Production Associates (indirectly through Team Leads)
Job Summary :
The Production Lead serves as the primary link between the Production Manager and Team Leads, ensuring production plans are executed effectively on the shop floor. This role coordinates daily operations, monitors production performance, supports Team Leads, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets. Key Responsibilities Production Coordination Execute daily production schedules established by the Production Manager. Coordinate activities across multiple production lines, shifts, or departments. Ensure adequate staffing, materials, equipment, and resources are available to meet production requirements. Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to maintain production targets. Assist in production areas, when necessary Assist with facility maintenance and overall cleanliness Special Projects (Production, Marketing, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Facility Build out) tasks, when necessary
Production Support:
serve as backup to production manager in areas where you can apply your expertise and problem-solving skills. Team Leadership Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Team Leaders. Ensure Team Leaders effectively manage their teams and achieve performance expectations. Assist with employee training, onboarding, and skills development. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Operational Performance Allocate and fulfill orders using our ERP system (Odoo) Ensure efficiency of daily work orders. Track production metrics including output, efficiency, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization. Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Escalate significant operational issues to the Production Manager as needed. Support troubleshooting efforts to minimize production disruptions. Quality & Safety Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and participate in incident investigations. Verify adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and operating procedures. Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions for quality issues. Documentation Complete documentation to process Manufacturing Orders Track lot numbers of raw ingredients and super sacks
Policy Maintenance:
Support team with written policies and keep these policies up-to-date so that we can function efficiently in your absence. Continuous Improvement, Growth and Expansion Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in process improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Recommend operational improvements based on production data and observations. Encourage employee involvement in improvement activities. Bring new ideas for growth, productivity, efficiency and inspiration to the team. Qualifications Education Associates Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience 2-5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience. Experience coordinating production activities in a manufacturing environment. Production, inventory, efficiency and logistics experience. Required Skills Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Excellent verbal communication, presentation, and writing skills. Ability to motivate and develop Team Leaders and production staff. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously. Proficiency with production reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications. Working Conditions Fast-paced production environment. Physical presence on the manufacturing floor. Frequent walking and monitoring of production areas. May require shift work, overtime, or weekend support depending on operational needs. Ability to lift 50 pounds
Salary :
$60,000 - $80,000 per year Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Health savings account Opportunities for growth and advancement Join us in delivering high-quality crackers to our customers with precision, care, and efficiency! Equal Employment Opportunity Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance
