Food Manufacturing Lead

Parallel Employment

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Cheektowaga, New York, US on site Until 9/29/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Parallel Employment Group, in partnership with a food manufacturing company, is seeking a qualified Food Production Lead. As a Production Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of coordinating production in a food manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the production of high-quality food products.

Schedule: 1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm or until work is complete), Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: $20/hour

This is a Full-Time, temporary-to-hire position.

Summary:

Support oversight of production line operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Ensure smooth production operation during shift.

Primary Responsibilities:

-Supervise production in accordance with company policies and procedures.

-Train and coach employees in production.

-Responsible for meeting shift production goals.

-Overseeing quality control and making adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.

-Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least 6 months of Food Manufacturing experience.
  • Commitment of 40 hours per work. The job operates in a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
  • Occasionally required to stand and walk.
  • Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Overall level of physical activity is moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Supervise food production, ensure quality, and meet shift goals in manufacturing.

Job title

Food Manufacturing Lead

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Cheektowaga, NY; on-site work only

Salary

$20/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomafood manufacturing experiencesupervisionquality control

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

food productionquality controlsupervisionsafety compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cheektowaga, NY, USA

On-site City