Production Team Lead – 3rd Shift | Food Manufaturing

West Seneca, NY
$30.00/hour
3rd Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 12-Hour Shifts
Full-Time

Rosina Food Products is looking for an experienced Production Team Lead to join our growing Operations team.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for leading production associates while ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient operation. As a Team Lead, you'll serve as a mentor, coach, and trainer while partnering closely with Shift Managers to achieve production, quality, and food safety goals.

If you're a natural leader who enjoys developing people and leading by example, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Production Team Lead, you will:

• Lead and direct production associates throughout the shift.
• Promote a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Monitor production to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to production standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor new associates and machine operators.
• Monitor employee performance and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Partner with Shift Managers to meet daily production goals.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately.
• Communicate equipment, staffing, material, and production concerns to leadership.
• Assist with production planning and ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
• Support supervisor coverage when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMPs, sanitation standards, and company policies.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys leading from the floor and developing others.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading or training production teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
• Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with production or manufacturing software is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example.
• Builds trust and accountability within their team.
• Communicates effectively with associates and leadership.
• Solves problems quickly and professionally.
• Maintains a strong focus on food safety and quality.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve operations and develop others.

Why Join Rosina?

At Rosina Food Products, our leaders make a difference every day. You'll have the opportunity to coach associates, improve production performance, and help develop the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

Benefits Include

• $30.00/hour + $1.50 Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leadership Development & Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Stable, Family-Owned Company

Why You'll Love This Role

This is more than a production position—it's an opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact on your team. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, help develop employees, and play a key role in producing the high-quality products Rosina is known for.