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Production Line Lead

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-11 Jonesboro, AR Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

2,900 GBP–4,200 GBP/mo (34,800 GBP–50,400 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • Own daily performance results for the production cell, including safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
  • Lead by example to ensure adherence to standard work and company expectations.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all line performance-related issues.
  • Drive accountability within the team to meet operational targets.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the cell.
  • Utilize the 4M framework (Man, Machine, Method, Material) to identify gaps and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Participate in and facilitate improvement activities such as:
  • Root cause analysis
  • Rapid improvement events
  • Process optimization initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with all Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Reinforce process expectations to drive consistency and accountability.
  • Support and participate in:
  • RTTs (Root Cause / Trouble Tracking activities)
  • CILRs (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication, Re-tightening standards)
  • SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies / quick changeover initiatives)
  • Identify and escalate process deviations and improvement opportunities.
  • Train team members to documented processes and standards.
  • Maintain and utilize skill matrices to track team capabilities.
  • Conduct skill evaluations to ensure competency and compliance.

Benefits

  • These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately 401K Profit Sharing Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement Paid Leaves Monthly Bonus Payouts Uniform, Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses subsidy and other PPE provided C areer A dvancement Opportunities
  • Additional Perks for the "Jonesboro" location
  • Onsite company store for employees, family and friends to purchase Unilever products at a discount
  • Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically
  • Free fresh popcorn
  • Background & Purpose of the Job :
  • Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.
  • The Line Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence within their assigned production cell by ensuring consistent execution of processes, developing team capabilities, and maintaining equipment and material standards. This role serves as the front-line leader, owning performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for their area.