Production Line Lead

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Located in Missouri City, TX

Salary: $18

Job Title: Production Line Lead (Food Manufacturing)
Location: Missouri City, TX
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week (overtime and weekends as needed)

About the Opportunity:
Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a Production Line Lead for a leading food manufacturing company in Missouri City, TX. This role is ideal for an experienced machine operator with strong leadership skills who is ready to take the next step into a supervisory position within a fast-paced production environment.

Position Summary:
The Production Line Lead is responsible for overseeing daily line operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met. This role works closely with the production leadership team (“line trio”) to drive performance, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support production line operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity goals

• Ensure all associates follow safety, food safety, and quality standards at all times

• Coordinate team activities, provide training, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback

• Monitor line performance, analyze production data, and identify opportunities for improvement and loss elimination

• Oversee line startup, changeovers, and shutdown processes

• Operate machinery and perform routine autonomous maintenance tasks

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs and adjustments

• Ensure all quality checks are completed accurately and on time

• Maintain accurate production reports and documentation

• Verify materials and supplies are available for production runs

• Support implementation of standard work, 6S, and quick changeover processes

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events

• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members to resolve issues and improve operations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment (pharmaceutical experience is a plus)

• Prior experience as a machine operator required

• Previous leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic systems (SAP, QDMS, or similar)

• LOTO certification preferred

• Ability to read and understand English

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete surfaces

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

• Occasional ladder climbing

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (4 days per week)

• Must be reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Why Apply?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth

• Leadership role in a stable and growing food manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence

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