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Production Lead 1

Dole Food Company, Inc.
Springfield, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

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Production Lead 1
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Category
Production - Plant

All Locations
600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code
031

Come and Grow with Dole!

We are hiring a 2nd Shift Production Lead 1 - We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Who We Are

Dole Fresh Vegetables is leader in the food production industry and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are based in Springfield, Ohio and we produce ready-to-eat salads and related products.

Why You Want to Apply!

  • This is a direct hire position with benefits effective day 1 of employment!

  • Pay is $20.84- $21.49/Hour-- Bi-Weekly pay
  • 8-10 hours Shifts, 5 day a week schedule
  • Resume Required during application process

  • You get on-the-job training opportunities to enhance current Quality Assurance skills and desired skills, to help you move into other position within the department.

  • You get chances to move and grow within the organization.

  • You get to work within an organization that believes that every person we work with should have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills. That's why we encourage and support the growth and development of our employees and, wherever possible, look to fill positions by promotion and transfer from within the company.

General Job Description:

* Ability to oversee floor operations in one production area: Packaging, Scales, or Box Room.

* Coordinate the activities of co-workers in order to meet production needs.

* Follow and enforce all house rules and company policies such as GMPs, SQF, Safety rules, and Production Lead SOPs.

Position is considered "safety sensitive" which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen.


Required Skills

A. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

* Coordinate the activities of co-workers in order to meet production needs

* Has the responsibility and authority to report any problems pertaining to Safety, Food Safety and Quality to his/her supervisor.

* Prepare run sequences

* Assign employees by line and task

* Coordinate relief for breaks, lunch, and shift switchover

* Communication with shift supervisors regarding daily events

* Perform all of the department job functions, as necessary

* Able to work around equipment and machinery

* Requires extensive problem-solving skills

* Must be capable of performing and verify PMO's quality checks.

* Plan and execute product changeovers

* Must be capable of performing and verify Translicer/Cutter/Carrot/Cabbage Checks.

* Requires extensive problem-solving skills

* Completes Data Entry for changeovers and rework area

* Scanning MP bins to line with scanner in Scale Mezzanine and rework

* Paperwork Duties

* Manage Scale Mezzanine, Rework and Box Room

* Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)

* Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities

* Support special projects and other duties as assigned


Required Experience

A. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements)

Experience in performing all functions for the specified area. Qualified candidates must possess leadership skills.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

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