What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Idaho Milk Products?
Production Lead – Night Shift
Jerome, ID | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Lead. Grow. Make an Impact.
We’re excited to welcome a motivated Production Lead to our night shift team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide production employees, ensure high-quality operations, and help create a positive, team‑focused work environment. If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and keeping production running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Like Working Here
- Competitive pay with night shift opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation, PTO, and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stable operation with opportunities to grow your leadership skills
- Safety‑focused, team‑oriented culture
- (Benefits subject to applicable waiting periods)
Shift Details
- Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
- Flexibility required for employee or supervisor coverage as needed
- Shift times may adjust based on business needs
Position Summary
The Production Lead plays a key role in day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at our milk processing plant. You’ll work closely with the Production Supervisor to meet production goals, maintain quality and safety standards, and lead a diverse team of employees. This role blends people leadership with operational oversight and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and motivate production employees to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals
- Oversee sanitation activities to ensure equipment cleanliness and compliance
- Monitor production processes and operating parameters, using data to drive improvements
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Support corrective actions and implement approved SOP/SSOP and sanitation updates
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA standards are followed
- Coach, train, and develop employees to build a skilled, engaged team
- Communicate effectively through shift handoffs and plant meetings
- Partner with Logistics by providing accurate inventory information
- Encourage employee involvement and ideas for process improvement
- Complete other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- We prefer at least 3 years of production experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry
- We prefer at least 2 years of people‑management or lead experience in a fast‑paced, diverse environment
Key Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to analyze data and take action
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing production environment
- Proven ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations
- Team‑oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Physical & Work Environment
This position requires regular activity in an industrial manufacturing environment, including:
- Standing and walking on concrete for extended periods
- Repetitive hand and arm movements
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling
- Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 100 lbs rarely
- Exposure to high noise levels (up to 92 dB), heat (over 100°F), and indoor/outdoor conditions
Equipment You’ll Work With
You’ll support operations involving advanced dairy processing and packaging systems, including:
Separators, membrane systems (UF, RO, NF), HTST, evaporators, dryers, bagging and palletizing equipment, CIP systems, and analytical tools.
Ready to Apply?
Visit www.idahomilkproducts.com to submit your application.