Production Lead – Self-Freezing Operations at Nordic Cold Chain Solutions

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Leadership, Operational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Equipment Troubleshooting, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance, Quality Assurance, Cold Chain Integrity, Forklift Operation, Process Improvement, Food Safety, Documentation, Reporting, Communication

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Description Key Responsibilities Production & Operational Leadership - Lead all end-to-end production activities for the assigned shift across self-freezing operations. - Execute daily production schedules and make real-time adjustments to labor, sequencing, and workflows. - Assign and reassign labor to ensure balanced workloads and optimal throughput. - Actively operate production and self-freezing equipment to maintain flow and address bottlenecks. - Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and yield metrics throughout the shift. - Escalate risks, delays, or constraints to the Production Supervisor with recommended solutions. Team Leadership & Coaching - Provide hands-on leadership, direction, and coaching to operators, mixers, packers, and material handlers. - Support onboarding, job training, and cross-training of new and existing employees. - Reinforce standard work, SOPs, and safe work practices on the production floor. - Lead shift startup meetings, shift handoffs, and daily production communications. - Address performance or conduct concerns through coaching and promptly escalate issues to management. Equipment, Technical & Process Support - Troubleshoot equipment, freezing systems, and process issues to minimize downtime. - Coordinate with maintenance and refrigeration teams on equipment issues and planned work. - Ensure equipment is operated within defined parameters and escalate abnormal conditions. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Materials, Inventory & Logistics - Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently. - Manage material flow between production, freezer storage, and outbound staging. - Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy. - Prepare, review, and process Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipping documentation. - Coordinate with warehouse and logistics partners to support on-time shipments. Documentation, Reporting & Compliance - Complete accurate production reports, downtime logs, and shift summaries. - Provide written and verbal updates on production status, staffing, safety, quality, and equipment issues. - Ensure production records meet internal, customer, food safety, and regulatory requirements. - Support audits, inspections, and corrective action activities as required. Safety, Quality & Cold Chain Integrity - Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the shift. - Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and cold chain standards. - Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors and escalate as required. - Maintain proper use of PPE and adherence to site safety requirements. Requirements Qualifications Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required. - Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food processing, frozen, or cold storage operations. - Demonstrated experience in a lead, senior operator, or working lead role. - Proven ability to lead teams while actively performing production work (player-coach). - Forklift experience and willingness to maintain certification. - Strong working knowledge of production equipment, material handling, and inventory processes. - Ability to work in cold and freezer environments for extended periods. - Willingness to work overtime and provide occasional cross-shift coverage. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in frozen or refrigerated food manufacturing environments. - Familiarity with self-freezing, batch processing, or continuous production systems. - Experience supporting startup or rapid scale-up operations. - Exposure to Lean manufacturing, standard work, or continuous improvement methodologies. Physical & Work Environment Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation. - Frequent operation of forklifts and industrial equipment. - Regular exposure to cold and freezer temperatures. - Use of required PPE. Compensation & Growth - Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications. - Overtime eligibility. - Clear advancement pathway into salaried Production Supervisor roles based on performance.

Responsibilities

Lead all production activities for self-freezing operations and make real-time adjustments to optimize workflows. Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to production staff while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.