What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at NaturVet?
Description
About the Role
We’re hiring a Production Lead for First Shift at our Via manufacturing site. This role is essential to daily operations – supporting team coordination, ensuring tasks are executed safely and efficiently, and helping maintain quality and performance on the floor. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead acts as the go-to resource for operators and helps bridge communication between team members and leadership.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a team member who leads by example – someone with a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a strong sense of accountability. The ideal candidate is supportive, dependable, and committed to building a strong team culture. While understanding the process and what needs to be done is important, this role is more about being someone others can count on – a clear communicator who helps create a respectful, productive work environment.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities:
All regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
About the Role
We’re hiring a Production Lead for First Shift at our Via manufacturing site. This role is essential to daily operations – supporting team coordination, ensuring tasks are executed safely and efficiently, and helping maintain quality and performance on the floor. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead acts as the go-to resource for operators and helps bridge communication between team members and leadership.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a team member who leads by example – someone with a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a strong sense of accountability. The ideal candidate is supportive, dependable, and committed to building a strong team culture. While understanding the process and what needs to be done is important, this role is more about being someone others can count on – a clear communicator who helps create a respectful, productive work environment.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities:
- Assigns and monitors daily tasks to ensure smooth and efficient production flow
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of machines, tools, and processes, and shares knowledge with peers
- Performs first-line quality checks and ensures immediate adherence to safety practices
- Communicates updates, escalates issues early, and ensures alignment with production goals
- Uses ERP systems and handheld devices to track line activity and input data
- Acts as a role model in following supervisor directives, company policies, including attendance, conduct, and performance
- Supports team morale by addressing small issues and escalating issues to the supervisor when appropriate
- Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
- Comfortable leading small groups and collaborating with Supervisors and team members
- Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and support others with patience and clarity
- Strong attendance, professionalism, and consistent application of company policies
All regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Wide-ranging medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company covering up to 85% of employee premiums and 50% for dependents
- 401(k) plan (Traditional and Roth), with eligibility to participate and/or roll over existing funds starting the first of the month following your hire date; company matching begins after one year of employment
- Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation)
- Company-paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, with options to purchase additional life and AD&D coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (ltd), hospitalization, and accident coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Complimentary pet products for team members
- Discount offers on lifestyle benefits and recreational activities
