Production Line Lead - 3rd shift

Job description

Shift: 11:45 PM-8:15 AM

Hourly Rate: $23.00 an hour + $1.00 shift differential

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will lead daily line production activities on your assigned line to achieve safety, quality, production, and efficiency goals during overnight operations. You will coordinate team members, support continuous improvement efforts, and ensure compliance with all food safety and operational standards while maintaining a strong safety culture. A Taste of Your Responsibilities

- Lead daily line production activities to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals

- Coordinate and direct line operators throughout the shift to ensure smooth performance and continuity

- Monitor line performance, identify issues, and assist in troubleshooting equipment and processes

- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

- Ensure compliance with food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, and quality standards

- Verify production records, quality checks, and documentation are completed accurately and on time

- Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to safety procedures including machine guarding, lockout tagout, fall protection, and safe work practices

- Assist with shift start-up meetings and communicate production priorities, expectations, and performance metrics

- Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and support workforce development

- Monitor employee performance and adherence to company policies and procedures

- Update and maintain safety, quality, delivery, and cost boards and performance tracking tools

- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies

- Lead product changeovers, line startups, and process improvements

- Support staffing needs by coordinating assignments and ensuring proper line coverage

- Serve as a resource for employees by addressing questions and resolving operational challenges

- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Ingredients Required for Your Success

- High School diploma or GED

- 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or production environment

- Knowledge of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices preferred

- Willingness to work overnight shifts and weekends as required

Physical Requirements More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

- Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.

- Performing consistent repetitive tasks.

- Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

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Anticipated Close Date: August 21, 2026

Location: Centralia, Illinois

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

- Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

- Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.