2nd Shift Liquid Production Area Lead

Carrollton, TX

Full Time

Experienced

ILLES Foods Job Description

Job Title: Liquid Production Area Leader

Reports To: Senior Production Supervisor

FLSA: Permanent, Full Time, Non-Exempt, On-Site

About Us:
Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutions—from beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasonings—ILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains, manufacturers, and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise, creativity, and speed to market, combined with a laser focus on customer experience, make us a key partner in product development.  As a family-owned, woman-run business, our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity, maintaining intentional curiosity, and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods, we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners, internal and external.

Job Summary:
The Successful candidate is responsible for supervising all daily liquid production operations to meet predetermined production schedules to ensure an optimal balance of quality, service, and efficiency to achieve operational excellence. They will perform production activities and operate production equipment in accordance with BRC requirements, as well as all Illes SOP’s, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), quality standards and time sequences. This position supports individual operators to perform the functions of their jobs effectively and efficiently to increase production and maintain quality. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Enforce safety, GMP, and sanitation standards.
Verify raw materials, containers, and labels against batch sheets; report discrepancies.
Add ingredients per batch instructions and control blend time.
Monitor production and equipment via HMI for safe, efficient operations.
Inspect materials and product quality; perform seal tests and coordinate QA sampling.
Accurately fill, label, and stack containers; update batch sheets in RiteTime.
Operate, clean, and maintain production, packaging, and industrial equipment.
Complete job outputs in Ross and move goods to the warehouse.
Maintain reports, request supplies/repairs, and communicate professionally.
Ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Perform additional tasks as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications:

Leadership & Initiative – Proactively identifies issues, leads by example, and drives continuous improvement without direct supervision.
Judgment & Decision Making – Evaluates options and makes sound, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Monitoring & Operation Control – Oversees equipment and team performance, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Coordination & Teamwork – Collaborates effectively across departments to maintain smooth operations and productivity.
Active Listening & Communication – Engages with team members professionally, ensuring clarity and fostering a supportive work culture.
Bilingual is a plus

Experience & Education:
High School or Equivalent. Food industry experience required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Lifting: Ability to continuously lift weights up to 55 lbs. vertically.
Carrying: Ability to continuously carry up to 55 lbs. to distances up to 70 in.
Push-Pull: Able to transfer up to 100 lbs. on a sled up to distances of 45 ft (no repetitions).
Repetitive Coupling: Ability to continuously squeeze Jamer hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 10 lbs.
Climbing: Ability to continuously ascend and descend a step with a height of 8 in.
Temperatures: Varies from 55 to 110 degrees

What We Offer:
We are a core-value driven, inclusive team that values innovation, growth, and impact. We offer career development, mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate match, HSA, EAP, life, disability, and more!

Disclaimer:
The job description provides a general overview of the work, not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform additional duties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is "at-will," meaning it can be terminated at any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). (M/F/D/V)

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