Production Lead - 1st Shift

Production Lead – 1st ShiftLocation: Medford, MAPay Rate: $23 - $25 per hourLead the Line. Elevate the Team. Make an Impact.Are you a hands-on production professional who knows how to keep people, processes, and production moving in the right direction?This is an opportunity to step into a Production Lead role with an established food manufacturing organization where your leadership will have a direct impact on daily operations, product quality, team performance, and customer satisfaction.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is more than another production job.

You'll join a long-standing, family-oriented organization with a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship, where employees play an important role in maintaining the standards that have helped the business grow.If you're looking for a company where you can take ownership, lead from the floor, develop your skills, and see the results of your work every day, this opportunity is worth a closer look.The OpportunityThe Production Lead will provide hands-on leadership during the first shift, helping coordinate daily production activities while ensuring employees have the direction, resources, and support needed to meet production goals.You'll serve as a key connection between production employees and management—helping keep the operation organized, productive, safe, and focused on quality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support production employees throughout the shiftCoordinate daily production activities and prioritiesMonitor production performance, quality, and efficiencyEnsure employees follow established safety, sanitation, and food-quality proceduresAssist with employee training, onboarding, and developmentTroubleshoot production issues and help remove obstaclesCommunicate production needs, challenges, and updates to managementHelp maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environmentPromote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvementLead by example and maintain a hands-on presence on the production floorWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience in food manufacturing, production, or a related manufacturing environmentPrevious lead, senior operator, or supervisory experience preferredStrong understanding of production processes and workflowAbility to lead and motivate a production teamStrong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong commitment to safety, quality, and productivityReliable, organized, and comfortable taking ownershipWhy You'll Want to Be HereYour experience will matter. Your leadership will be visible. And your impact will be immediate.This is an opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond simply operating equipment and become a key player in the success of a production team.

You'll have the opportunity to build leadership experience, develop others, solve real production challenges, and grow with an established organization.If you're ready to take the next step in your production career and want a role where leadership is recognized and valued, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.