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Production Line Lead - 1st Shift

Clark Schaefer Hackett
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Job Opportunity: 1st Shift - Production Line Lead with Ditsch USA in Cincinnati, OH

Looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can keep production moving, support a team, and make an impact every shift? Ditsch USA is hiring Line Leads for our new Kemper location. If you have manufacturing experience and enjoy coaching others, solving problems, and jumping in where needed, this could be a great next step for you!

Ditsch USA creates memorable pretzel experiences for food service and retail customers. We take pride in quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement and we are looking for leaders who want to help our people and production lines succeed.

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, Fridays as needed.

Why This Role Could Be a Great Fit

  • You like being a working leader, not just giving directions, but helping the team get the job done.
  • You enjoy fast-paced manufacturing and take pride in safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • You are comfortable coaching employees, solving issues, and communicating with supervisors.
  • You want a role where your leadership can make a visible impact every shift.

Why Join Ditsch USA?

  • Competitive pay: $22.50-$24.50 per hour
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit options
  • Training, development, and growth opportunities in a safe, team-focused environment

What You'll Do

As a Line Lead, you will support employees on the production floor, keep workflow on track, and help ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met each shift.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and support production employees during the shift.
  • Keep production moving safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
  • Monitor workflow, staffing needs, changeovers, and shift transitions.
  • Reinforce food safety, sanitation, GMP, and workplace safety expectations.
  • Help troubleshoot production issues and communicate updates to supervisors.
  • Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
  • Support continuous improvement, reduce waste, and help minimize downtime.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable leading a team in a manufacturing environment. Food production experience is helpful, but strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are most important.

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food production.
  • Previous lead, leadership, or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, coaching, teamwork, basic math, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read production documents, follow specifications, and work overtime or weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, squat, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in a production environment with varying temperatures, equipment, noise, and required safety gear.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your team counts on you, we would love to connect with you.

Apply today and bring your leadership, teamwork, and production experience to Ditsch USA, where quality and the Art of Pretzel Making come together.

Se habla español — Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome to apply!

Ditsch USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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