Production Lead

*Job description: Production Lead**Job Overview:*In the Production lead role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the production Manager and the Management team.*Essential Responsibilities:** Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.* Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.* Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.* Understand and enforce GMP practices.* Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals.* Safety Management* Communicate to fellow shift leads: quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift's Daily Production Report for accuracy.* Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues relates to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.* Training of employees per VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.* Audit employees for adherence to VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.* Must be able to make decisions regarding employee performance.* Perform all other duties as assigned.*Minimum Requirements: ** Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.* Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.* Ability be able to read, write and speak English fluently (bi-lingual is a plus).* Basic to proficient math and computer skills.* ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.* Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.*Physical Requirements:*Requirements include, but are not limited to:* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.* Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.* Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.* Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.* Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.* This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.*Education/Experience:** High school diploma or equivalent required.* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.* Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.*Competitive Benefits:** Employer paid 100% medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.* 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.* Company offers vacation and sick pay.* Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.* Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).*_We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics._*Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceExperience:* Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Valencia, CA 91355 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-13