Production Lead

A Syracuse, New York, based production company is committed to reliability, quality, and exceptional service. Presently, we are seeking a Production Leader to join our Syracuse, NY based team.

The Production Leader is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality beverage manufacturing. This role manages production staff, coordinates scheduling, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement across production processes.

Requirements

• Oversee day-to-day production operations, including beverage production, ice production, and dry ice handling
• Ensure all production processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, local/state requirements)
• Monitor production output, efficiency, waste, and downtime; implement improvements as needed
• Coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and sales teams to align production with delivery and customer needs
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Oversee equipment operation and coordinate preventative maintenance
• Enforce safety policies and promote a culture of safety and accountability
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management (food/beverage or industrial preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Working knowledge of production planning, quality control, and safety compliance
• Experience