Production Lead & Maintenance Technician
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour + Overtime & Bonus Opportunities
Schedule: Monday - Friday (with occasional Saturdays) | 40 hour workweek
Position Summary
Looking for a versatile and hands-on professional to take on a hybrid role as a Production Lead & Maintenance Technician. This role is evenly split between leading production operations and performing equipment maintenance & troubleshooting in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish), possess strong leadership skills, and have prior experience in food production and mechanical troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
Production Lead (60%)
Support the Operations Manager in overseeing daily production activities.
Supervise and assist the team in raw material handling, food preparation, and packaging to meet production goals.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP (Manufacture best practices), SOPs (Standar Operation procedures)).
Monitor production efficiency, proactively addressing bottlenecks and quality issues.
Foster a collaborative team environment, assisting in decision-making on the production line.
Maintenance Technician (40%)
Perform troubleshooting and repairs on food processing equipment, production lines, and facility systems.
Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
Identify and report potential safety hazards and maintenance concerns.
Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production floor.
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to implement process improvements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bilingual (English 40% / Spanish 60%) – Required
- Prior experience in food production operations and equipment maintenance
- Ability to lead & support production teams in a hands-on environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills in food industry machinery & mechanical systems
- Knowledge of food safety & sanitation standards (HACCP,)
- Comfortable working in physically demanding environments (lifting, standing for long hours, temperature variations)
- Experience 1 – 2 years
- Availability to work Monday - Friday + occasional Saturdays