Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Shift Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee and improve our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will lead a team to ensure efficient operations while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Shift: 1st 7am to 3:30pm

Pay : 23- 31/hr

Responsibilities

• Resolve work problems and assist shift employees in solving work problems.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Review time and production records.
• Perform activities of workers supervised.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Understand safety policies, work safely, and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator.
• Follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Adhere to safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations.
• Reconcile timecards and work with employee work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in manufacturing processes and supervision.
• Strong supervisory skills in the manufacturing industry.
• Three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of safety principles and ensuring employees work safely.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety/HACCP principles.
• Ability to manage employees and resolve personnel issues professionally.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the shelling process, including cleaning, shelling, sorting, and packaging of peanuts.
• High school diploma is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Peanut Shelling is preferred.
• Demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement of the process and cost reduction.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and encouraged. Experience a culture that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Enjoy working in an environment that supports work-life balance and continuous learning.

Work Environment

The position is based in a non-climate-controlled plant, requiring adaptability to various working conditions. Employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithville, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.64 - $31.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Smithville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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