Line Lead II- Press 2nd

Line Lead - 2nd shift

At Clemens Food Group, we’re more than a food company—we’re a team committed to feeding families, supporting our communities, and delivering quality with integrity. As a sixth-generation, family-owned business, we take pride in doing what’s right, working together, and continuously improving.

Position Overview

The Production Lead plays a critical role in supporting daily operations on the production floor. This position partners closely with team members and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production, while driving accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate and coordinate with Material Management to support production needs
• Track and support daily department performance and key metrics
• Manage product flow, staging, and order assembly to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Locate, rework, re-label, or re-date product as needed
• Support production operations by filling in on lines and operating equipment (including lowboy)
• Perform required quality and food safety checks (temperature, leaker, burst tank, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, food safety standards, and all safety policies
• Train and support team members to build capability and consistency
• Identify process issues and work collaboratively to resolve and improve them
• Verify schedules and align daily activities to meet production goals
• Ensure proper end-of-day organization, product storage, and housekeeping
• Submit and track maintenance needs using systems such as Avantis
• Utilize operational systems (ERP, Portean, Accusort, etc.) effectively
• Assist with data entry and performance tracking to support continuous improvement
• Order supplies as needed to maintain smooth operations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in multiple formats
• Basic math skills (including ratios, percentages, and measurements)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to learn equipment, systems, and processes

What Sets You Apart

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and doing the right thing
• Ownership mindset and willingness to step in where needed
• Ability to support and guide team members in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset—always looking for a better way

Why CFG?

• Family-owned company with a long-term perspective
• Values-driven culture focused on integrity, teamwork, and stewardship
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Commitment to safety, quality, and our people

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