Pack Line Lead

📍 Escalon, CA | Full Time | On Site
💲$24.00 to $30.00 per hour DOE

Talent Group LLC is partnering with a growing food manufacturing and agricultural processing company in California’s Central Valley to identify an experienced Pack Line Lead for their production team.

This is a hands on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily packaging line operations, directing packroom staff, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and driving shift productivity. The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in fast paced production environments and can independently manage line performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Line Leadership

• Lead daily pack line operations from startup through shutdown
• Direct packroom crew assignments and workflow throughout the shift
• Monitor production throughput, line efficiency, and quality standards in real time
• Provide coaching, corrective feedback, and ongoing support to production staff
• Maintain a safe, organized, and food safe work environment throughout each shift

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen controls, labeling accuracy, and traceability requirements
• Monitor product quality and packaging standards throughout production runs
• Partner closely with QA personnel to identify and resolve quality concerns quickly and effectively
• Support quality hold procedures and communicate production concerns to leadership as needed

Production Monitoring & Compliance

• Read and interpret production BOMs and packaging specifications
• Monitor blend ratios, weights, yields, and packaging accuracy during production
• Make routine line adjustments to maintain efficiency and product consistency
• Track production variances and communicate operational concerns to plant leadership

Equipment & Troubleshooting

• Perform first line troubleshooting on packaging equipment including conveyors, scales, sealers, and related systems
• Escalate maintenance or operational issues outside of normal troubleshooting scope
• Help minimize downtime through proactive monitoring and strong floor awareness

Team Development & Communication

• Train and onboard new production and packroom team members
• Participate in effective shift handoffs and communicate operational updates clearly between teams
• Identify recurring operational or equipment issues and communicate trends to leadership for continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience leading packaging or processing line operations within food manufacturing, agriculture, or a related production environment
• Proven ability to independently lead production shifts and maintain productivity standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct teams in fast paced environments
• Experience monitoring quality standards, production targets, and food safety requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs in a production environment
• English communication skills required; bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

Preferred

• Experience with check weigh systems, conveyors, sealers, or packaging equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting experience
• Previous experience training or mentoring production staff
• Familiarity with GMP, SQF, HACCP, or food safety programs preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $24.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Stable, full time employment opportunity with a growing agricultural manufacturing organization

Talent Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.