Line Lead I- Processing 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