Production Lead – 2nd Shift

Description:

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Production Leads – 2nd Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This position is responsible for overseeing daily production line operations, leading production team members, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and ensuring production goals are achieved efficiently. The Production Lead plays a key role in coordinating workflow, supporting employees, and driving operational excellence throughout the production process.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of production employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Assign tasks and ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the shift.
• Train new employees on production procedures, meat handling techniques, food safety practices, and quality standards.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and guidance as needed.
• Oversee daily production line operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor production output and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and coordinate with maintenance teams regarding equipment issues and repairs.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and handling of finished meat products.
• Conduct routine quality checks to verify compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Enforce food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate production records, yield reports, and quality control documentation.
• Communicate production updates, concerns, and operational issues to management.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics teams to support efficient production flow.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, or a related production environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to motivate employees and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience monitoring production schedules, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ability to identify operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently under production deadlines.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, cold, or temperature-controlled environments.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset but are not required.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Requirements:

Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking on concrete production floors.
• Repetitive movements including bending, twisting, reaching, and intensive hand and wrist motions.
• Work surfaces may occasionally be wet or slippery due to water, marinades, and production-related materials.
• Exposure to refrigerated and climate-controlled production environments.
• Exposure to raw and seasoned meat products and related odors.
• Hearing protection required in designated high-noise production areas.
• Must possess adequate corrected vision for product inspections, quality checks, and production monitoring.
• Required PPE includes hair nets, beard nets (where applicable), smocks, hard hats, hearing protection, and rubber-soled or slip-resistant footwear.

Open Positions

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Shift Available: 2nd Shift

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today. A member of the Alliance Workforce Management recruiting team will contact qualified applicants to discuss the position, work schedule, and next steps in the hiring process.