1st Shift Production Lead- Food Manufacturing Industry at Magnolia Foods, Llc.

Rialto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Troubleshooting, Production Planning, Safety Enforcement, Quality Control, Team Leadership, Training, Problem Solving, Delegation, Time Management, Communication, Motivation, GMP Policies, Bilingualism

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

PRODUCTION LEAD – 1ST SHIFT Monday-Friday 4am-1230pm Magnolia Foods LLC – Mira Loma, CA 92376 WHO WE ARE Magnolia Foods LLC is a leading manufacturer of corn and flour tortillas, wraps, sopes, chips, buñuelos, sheet cakes, and other baked goods. We partner with nationally recognized suppliers known for their high‑quality raw materials. In less than twelve years, Magnolia Foods has grown into one of the top producers in the industry, servicing major national retail accounts and earning recognition for specialty items such as sopes, huaraches, and buñuelos. We take pride in delivering exceptional products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and innovation. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS The Production Lead ensures that manufacturing operations are carried out efficiently and in strict compliance with quality standards. This role provides leadership to production team members and coordinates activities such as machine operation, processing, packaging, and sorting. The Production Lead enforces all safety procedures and safeguards product quality at every stage of production. DUTIES * Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor adjustments on production machinery in a machine‑controlled environment. * Work with management to plan and control daily production activities. * Enforce safety rules, report hazards, and model safe behavior at all times. * Ensure all employees wear required personal protective equipment and follow instructions. * Verify production schedules, review production reports, and track employee attendance for supervisor review. * Inspect team members’ work to ensure compliance with company quality standards. * Ensure adherence to procedures, work instructions, and quality standards; perform process verifications (visual inspections, critical checks); and support investigations of rework and customer complaints. * Train new and existing employees; apply strong problem‑solving skills to address production challenges. * Delegate tasks effectively to team members. * Demonstrate strong time‑management skills and maintain a proactive approach to daily operations. * Communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written form. * Exhibit strong leadership and motivational skills to guide individuals with diverse abilities and personalities. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE * Ability to read and write. * Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel). * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers. * Knowledge of GMP policies preferred. * Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. * Ability to work overtime as needed. * Availability to work any shift, including weekends. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS * Reports directly to the Production Supervisor. * This position has no direct reports. * In the absence of the Production Lead, the Production Supervisor will assume responsibilities.

Responsibilities

The Production Lead is responsible for ensuring manufacturing operations run efficiently while strictly adhering to quality standards, providing leadership to production team members across machine operation, processing, packaging, and sorting activities. This role also involves enforcing all safety procedures and safeguarding product quality throughout every stage of production.