Group Leader Production - Shift 3 (72291)

Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291

Hourly Rate: $33.59 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Shift: 3rd Shift 10 pm - 6:30 am | Shift Differential $0.80 hour

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Position Summary

The Production Group Leader serves as the primary support to the Shift Supervisor and plays a key role in leading daily production operations. This position is responsible for promoting a safe and productive work environment, supporting employee training and development, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and assisting with operational oversight throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, manufacturing experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in leading and coordinating daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations.

- Train and mentor employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, food safety requirements, and quality standards.

- Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

- Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and non-standard operating conditions to management, along with recommended corrective actions.

- Verify production activities meet customer specifications and company quality standards.

- Complete production documentation, reports, and shift records accurately and timely.

- Support water conservation initiatives by monitoring system levels and equipment operation.

- Verify cleaning and sanitation (CIP) activities are completed according to schedule.

- Promote workplace safety and ensure employees consistently follow safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Report workplace hazards and support corrective action efforts.

- Monitor and support Critical Control Points (CCPs) and HACCP program requirements.

- Assist with production coverage and provide operational support as needed.

- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, and personal hygiene requirements.

- Conduct routine plant inspections, including climbing stairs and ladders to monitor production systems.

- Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.

- Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, and a positive leadership approach.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in citrus, food, beverage, or related processing environments.

- Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.

- Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.

- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use touchscreen and production monitoring systems.

- Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work flexible schedules and adapt to changing business needs.

- Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.

- Associate degree or additional technical training is a plus.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities.

- Frequent walking throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders.

- Ability to work both in production areas and office settings.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and operational standards.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive pay and benefits package

- Leadership development and advancement opportunities

- Dynamic manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement

- Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and employee development

- Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence

If you are an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for developing people, we encourage you to apply.