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Production Lead

PeopleShare
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Turns raw ingredients and teamwork into consistent, crave-worthy products

PeopleShare is hiring a Production Lead in Richmond, VA – Apply today!

Production Lead Job Details:
Schedule: 5:30AM until Job is complete (8-10 hour shifts) Sunday - Friday (Saturdays off, one day off during the week)
Pay Rate: $19-$20/hour

Type: Contract to hire

Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)

**Great team!** **Looking for career-focused candidates** **Long-term employment**

Production Lead Job Description:
  • Making sure all products selected are sanitized according to GMP by the production crew. Making sure there is a steady flow of product on the production line, and making sure employees follow the correct cut procedure for desired product output.
  • Checks orders selected by the Expeditor to ensure accuracy and quality. Document mis-picks caused by expeditor or poor quality and alerts supervisors.
  • Maintain organization and documentation of production department raw product storage area as well as finished product slot locations.
  • Give feedback to the supervisor about the pace and estimated time the production crew should finish their assignments. Track route departure times and schedule workflow to meet deadlines. Identify employees not working at their full potential and alert supervisors.
  • Give constructive criticism to production employees and feedback to managers about improvements in procedures.
  • Check the quality of the finished product and alert supervisors if quality issues arise.
Production Lead Job Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
  • Lead/manager experience (Preferred)
  • Produce Pro experience (Preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
  • Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision
  • Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass criminal background check and 4 panel drug screening
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include machine operator, production lead, manufacturing lead, warehouse lead, forklift, equipment operator, material handler, production associate, production worker, production lead, food production, shipping lead, packaging lead, equipment lead, warehouse associate, packer, loader, unloader, operator, picker, order picker, order selector, packager, warehouse worker, lead, production

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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