Line Lead for Pork Manufacturing/Cut

Who are we:

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com   /  https://www.leidys.com 

Position summary:

The Line Leader oversees daily operations on a designated production line within a meat processing facility. This role ensures that production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety standards. The Line Leader coordinates team members, monitors product quality, and ensures all procedures are followed to maintain a smooth and productive workflow.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Production & Workflow Management
• Lead and coordinate all activities on the production line to meet daily output targets.
• Assign tasks to production employees and adjust staffing as needed to maintain efficiency.
• Monitor the flow of raw materials and finished products to prevent downtime and bottlenecks.
• Ensure machines and equipment on the line are functioning properly; report issues promptly.
• Quality Control & Food Safety
• Inspect products throughout production to ensure adherence to quality, labeling, and weight specifications.
• Enforce all food safety regulations, including HACCP, GMPs, sanitation standards, and company protocols.
• Immediately address and report any food safety concerns or deviations.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Provide on‑the‑job training to new line employees and cross-train team members when needed.
• Promote a positive, productive work environment with clear communication and teamwork.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching or feedback to support improvement.
• Safety & Compliance
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct or participate in pre-shift safety meetings when required.
• Ensure all staff are using appropriate PPE and following safe work practices.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Complete required production reports, line logs, downtime records, and quality checklists.
• Communicate production issues, shortages, or concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in a food production or meat processing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Preferred:

• Prior experience as a Line Leader or Lead Operator.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, or USDA-regulated operations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Cold or refrigerated environment depending on product type.
• Fast-paced production floor with frequent standing, bending, and lifting.
• Exposure to raw meat products, processing equipment and knives.