Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments.  BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

Job Description
Line Lead
Posting Start Date:  7/1/26
Division:  Plant
Location Type:  On-Site
Pay Min:  27.00 USD
Pay Max:  30.00 USD
Job Location:  Williamson, NY, USA, 14589
Req Id:  626

WHAT WE NEED

The Line Lead is responsible for ensuring that the assigned line/cell is running in an efficient manner. Finds solutions to problems that occur while the cell is in production and is a liaison to OPM.  He/she ensures production operators receive required on the job instructions to be successful and supported in their role.  Identifies if formal training or instruction is needed and communicates to leaders and training team to ensure employee is supported.

 

This opening is for our 3rd shift - 11:00PM - 7:30AM - Monday - Friday.
3rd Shift Differential = $1.50 per hour.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Communicates issues, priorities, and workflow to Operations Performance Manager (OPM) and supervisor at shift start and throughout.
  • Promotes Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and food safety practices among production operators.
  • Manages accurate shift reporting, handoffs, and workflow updates.
  • Monitors procedure execution by production operators.
  • Addresses process halts, quality concerns, and compliance issues.
  • Validates completion of HACCP and safety checks.
  • Ensures equipment performance and organized work areas.
  • Stays updated on standards impacting the line/cell.
  • Validates employee knowledge and skills, offers feedback.
  • Tracks training requirements and maintains records.
  • Ensures accurate training materials and documentation.
  • Collaborates on training matrices and resource planning.
  • Provides input to improve documentation and consistency.
  • Coordinates coverage for required training.
  • Collaborates on refining standard procedures for productivity, safety, and quality.
  • Participates in focus groups and leads improvement initiatives.
  • Identifies performance improvement opportunities and communicates them.
  • Drives implementation of new procedures and company initiatives.
  • Provides coaching and feedback to improve team performance.
  • Coaches' production operators on tasks and behaviors.
  • May fill in for Production Supervisor on an as needed basis.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

  • Self-starter and disciplined.  Motivated to do your best work each day. A continuous learning and improvement mindset is a must.   There are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities. 
  • Team player and constructive conflict management skills are key skills for success.   The ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations is also essential.
  • Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
  • Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
  • Punctuality is a must.
  • Must sufficiently pass a mechanical aptitude assessment provided by Baldwin Richardson Foods. 
  • Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It’s only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion. We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair. It’s focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance. BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.