Job Description
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.