Ice Cream Line Lead

Production Oversight 

• Supervise all stages of production on the assigned line, including mixing, freezing, filling, and packaging. 

• Monitor line performance to meet production schedules and minimize downtime. 

• Ensure proper setup and operation of equipment for novelty and bulk ice cream products. 

Team Leadership 

• Lead and train line operators to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce. 

• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching as needed. 

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

Quality & Compliance 

• Enforce food safety protocols (HACCP, SQF, FDA) and company standards. 

• Conduct in-process checks to ensure product quality and consistency. 

• Maintain accurate production and quality records.  

Communication & Coordination 

• Collaborate with maintenance, QA, and warehouse teams to resolve issues quickly. 

• Communicate production updates and challenges to the Plant Supervisor. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred. 

Experience: 

•  2+ years in food manufacturing, with leadership experience on a production line. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of ice cream or dairy production processes. 

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70° F), refrigerated (35° F), and frozen (minus 20° F) temperatures.  

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis. 

• Subject to up to at least 92db’s 

• Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally 

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis 

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction 

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally 

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly