Production Lead

Production Lead La Mirada, CA Job Details $22 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Project team coordination Spanish Manufacturing management Document review (document control) Operations management Machine operation Labeling Warehouse management system English Mid-level Batch records Organizational skills Quality assurance within manufacturing Cross-functional collaboration Crew management Cross-functional team management Leadership Safety protocol implementation Cross-functional communication Full Job Description About the Role The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations and ensuring efficient execution across multiple production lines. This role acts as a key liaison between production staff, maintenance, sanitation, and management, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety protocols are consistently met. Responsibilities Supervise and lead a team of approximately 12 employees across 3 production teams Learn and operate production machinery to support line efficiency and troubleshooting Create and manage labels and placards for items running on production lines Review and interpret production bills of materials (BOMs) to identify discrepancies in quantities or lot numbers Monitor and follow up on production reports, including output (pounds produced) and downtime tracking Report any production delays or operational issues to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager Coordinate with Sanitation and Maintenance teams to ensure timely changeovers between production runs Collect and track product samples during production runs Review batch records and QA inspection forms to ensure accuracy and completeness Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and production protocols Candidate Requirements Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred) Strong leadership and team coordination skills in a production environment Ability to read and interpret production documentation such as BOMs and batch records Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed Preferred Qualifications Stand-up forklift certification Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)