Production Lead- BB Nash

BB Nash is a growing food manufacturing company in Nashville dedicated to producing high-quality products in a safe, team-oriented environment. As we expand, we’re building a strong production team that takes pride in quality, safety, consistency, and getting the job done right.

If you’re looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow in a fast-moving manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

As a growing startup, our production needs can change quickly. Team members should be flexible, as scheduled work hours may change based on business needs, including overtime or occasional weekend work.

The Production Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations and helping coordinate team members, materials, equipment, and workflow. You will help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, consistently, and in compliance with food safety and quality standards.

This role serves as a key point of support on the production floor, helping the team meet production priorities while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Core Responsibilities

Production Operations: Support safe and efficient daily production.

• Assist with coordinating daily production activities and priorities
• Help ensure production schedules and output goals are met
• Monitor production flow and communicate delays, issues, or changing priorities
• Ensure team members have the materials, information, and support needed to complete assigned work
• Assist with line setup, changeovers, start-up, shutdown, and production transitions
• Support accurate completion of production records, checklists, and other required documentation
  
  

Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to production team members.

• Help assign work and communicate daily priorities to team members
• Provide hands-on support and guidance during production activities
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
• Help train team members on procedures, equipment, food safety, quality, and safety requirements
• Communicate team needs, performance concerns, and operational issues to management
• Work independently while coordinating closely with production, warehouse, and management teams
  
  

Quality & Food Safety: Maintain consistent product quality and compliance.

• Follow and reinforce GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements
• Monitor production activities to ensure products are made according to specifications
• Complete and review required production and quality documentation
• Identify and report product, process, equipment, or food safety concerns promptly
• Help investigate and correct production or quality issues
• Ensure proper product identification, labeling, handling, and storage procedures are followed
  
  

Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean and safe production environment.

• Ensure work areas, equipment, and tools are cleaned and maintained according to procedures
• Follow all workplace safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements
• Verify proper use of PPE and safe operation of production equipment
• Report injuries, hazards, equipment concerns, and unsafe conditions promptly
• Support compliance with allergen control, contamination prevention, and sanitation procedures
  
  

Continuous Improvement: Help improve production performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, quality, and safety
• Help reduce waste, downtime, rework, and material loss
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of production challenges
• Provide feedback on processes, equipment, staffing, and production needs
• Adjust priorities and assist with warehouse or production needs as required
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production, manufacturing, food manufacturing, or related experience preferred
• Previous lead, trainer, or team coordination experience preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, or quality standards preferred
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions, procedures, and production documentation
• Basic math, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and safely operate production equipment
  
  

What It Takes to Succeed

• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to lead by example and support a positive team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet production deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions and address issues in a timely manner
• Dependability and accountability for assigned responsibilities
• Commitment to GMP, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards
• Flexibility to support changing production needs, overtime, and occasional weekend work
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; heavier lifting with assistance as needed
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to work around production equipment and maintain focus in an active manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures typical of a food manufacturing environment
  
  

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing and production environment with strict adherence to GMP and food safety standards
• PPE required when entering production areas, including hair nets, beard nets if applicable, gloves, and other required equipment
• Exposure to production equipment, food products, cleaning chemicals, and noise
• Work may involve varying temperatures, including temperature-controlled or cold storage areas
• Movement between production, warehouse, and office areas as needed
• Adherence to food safety policies, including restrictions on jewelry, artificial nails, and similar items in production areas