Production Lead - 1st Shift

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Sioux Falls, SD, US Until 10/6/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Company Description:

Start-to-finish manufacturing, packing, and distribution of best-in-class, grab-and-go items to drive growth to a customer's bottom line - this is the dynamic and delicious world of Mountain Manufacturing. With the latest array of in-house manufactured food, snack, and beverage offerings, customers can choose products from a family of name brands or create their own custom-made, private label products to stand out in the market.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Set-up and maintain line equipment, monitor the process, direct, facilitate and assist production line personnel with the preparation and packaging products observing all safety regulations and ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Coordinate Production personnel work for assigned area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork verify ingredients / supplies / packaging and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
  • Coordinate Production personnel work for area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks.
  • Set-up / assemble line equipment in accordance with the work order, perform metal detector checks and start up the line. Monitor the process, complete quality checks, change label rolls, check packaging and finished cases as required.
  • Troubleshoot problems, make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, change harp assembles and blades, as needed.
  • Facilitate production, maintain the scale area, assist with line supply and assist line personnel (un-box / reduction / palletize).
  • Remove trash and dunnage and clean spills as required.
  • At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork. Complete reports (downtime, production, lot numbers, quality checks) and assist Maintenance personnel with repairs and as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 Years

Warehouse and / or production work experience.

Preferred qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

2 - 4 Years

Warehouse and / or production work experience; team lead experience.

Yes

OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
About this role

Summary

Supervise production line, ensure safety, quality, and coordinate personnel activities.

Job title

Production Lead - 1st Shift

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Sioux Falls, SD; not remote

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

High School Diploma or GEDwarehouse experienceproduction experience

Preferred skills

team lead experienceOSHA forklift certification

Specializations

productionteam leadershipquality controlsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sioux Falls, SD, USA

On-site City
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