H-1B Visa Line Lead Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Line Lead roles exist at manufacturers and production facilities where employers structure the position around degree-level industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain duties. Sponsors file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before you start work.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB SUMMARY: Production Leads are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to help direct the workforce and perform all operator & utility jobs. Must be able to give and follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up line and follow product from start to finish
- Ensure operators are present and communicate with supervisor
- Respond to trouble calls
- Ensure line is running efficiently and maintain GMP standards
- Monitor employees’ performance to make sure each employee is doing their job
- Assist in new employee training
- Assist in the completion of line paperwork
- Monitor start-up and change over
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
Prefer previous safety training.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Manufacturing Environment, This is for a PM position
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand (20%), walk (70%) and bend (10%) for 9 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 100 pounds (sack of flour), approximately 144 times per day from ankle to chest. Ability to reach from 2 ½ feet approximately 540 times per day and up to 6 feet, approximately 72 times per day. May climb stairs and ladder. Performs repetitive motions, using the hands/arms approximately 800 times per day and the back (twisting), approximately 720 times per day. Ability to push/pull upper body 72 times per day and whole body 10 times per day. Shortening weighs approximately 50 lbs., dry ingredients weigh 100 lbs. and barreled ingredients weigh 400 lbs. (use hoist). Must be in good physical condition.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:
Organizational skills, read and follow formulations, calculating dough line, ability to record batters and exceptions, compute exceptions accurately, ability to identify ingredients, hearing, seeing, understanding written and verbal instructions, depth perception, peripheral vision, perform all tasks, ask questions, perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, use and understand digital scales.
MACHINES/TOOLS USED:
Scrapers, box knife, bowl knife, scoops, bucket, thermometer, measuring cup, hair net, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump cap.
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY: Production Leads are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to help direct the workforce and perform all operator & utility jobs. Must be able to give and follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up line and follow product from start to finish
- Ensure operators are present and communicate with supervisor
- Respond to trouble calls
- Ensure line is running efficiently and maintain GMP standards
- Monitor employees’ performance to make sure each employee is doing their job
- Assist in new employee training
- Assist in the completion of line paperwork
- Monitor start-up and change over
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
Prefer previous safety training.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Manufacturing Environment, This is for a PM position
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand (20%), walk (70%) and bend (10%) for 9 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 100 pounds (sack of flour), approximately 144 times per day from ankle to chest. Ability to reach from 2 ½ feet approximately 540 times per day and up to 6 feet, approximately 72 times per day. May climb stairs and ladder. Performs repetitive motions, using the hands/arms approximately 800 times per day and the back (twisting), approximately 720 times per day. Ability to push/pull upper body 72 times per day and whole body 10 times per day. Shortening weighs approximately 50 lbs., dry ingredients weigh 100 lbs. and barreled ingredients weigh 400 lbs. (use hoist). Must be in good physical condition.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:
Organizational skills, read and follow formulations, calculating dough line, ability to record batters and exceptions, compute exceptions accurately, ability to identify ingredients, hearing, seeing, understanding written and verbal instructions, depth perception, peripheral vision, perform all tasks, ask questions, perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, use and understand digital scales.
MACHINES/TOOLS USED:
Scrapers, box knife, bowl knife, scoops, bucket, thermometer, measuring cup, hair net, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump cap.
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Line Lead
Align your degree to production management duties
Line Lead roles don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Frame your application around a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a directly related field, and confirm your offer letter reflects degree-level responsibilities, not just floor supervision.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific SOC code and work location. Your employer must certify on the LCA that your pay meets or exceeds that wage, and an offer below that threshold can derail the filing.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Search Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers and production companies with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for operations and production roles. That filing history shows you which employers have already built the sponsorship infrastructure rather than starting from scratch.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves supervising production lines across multiple facilities, each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you work there. Ask your employer's immigration team to confirm coverage for every location listed in your offer.
Account for cap selection timing in your job search
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so plan your timeline carefully with USCIS guidance. If you're on OPT, your cap-gap protection and your employer's filing window are both finite, so target employers prepared to file well before your authorization expires.
Review the O*NET profile before your USCIS filing
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and identify the tasks that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your employer's support letter and job description should map directly to those tasks to withstand a specialty occupation request for evidence.
H-1B Visa Line Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Line Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Line Lead position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it around duties that genuinely require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as industrial engineering or operations management. Generic floor supervision without degree-level requirements does not meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard, so the job description and support letter must clearly reflect degree-level analytical or technical responsibilities.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Line Lead roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse production and manufacturing employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for operations and line management roles. Employers who have filed certified LCAs in the past have already established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the filing requirements, which makes the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain for you.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, and any professional certifications relevant to production or operations management. You'll also need an employment verification letter from any prior U.S. employer. Having these ready before discussions begin shows the employer that the USCIS filing won't stall on your end.
How long does H-1B status last for a Line Lead position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending employment-based immigrant petition under specific rules. Extensions beyond six years aren't automatic, so you and your employer should discuss long-term immigration strategy well before that deadline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer to a different production facility?
Each new worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you begin working there. Your employer must file an amended or new H-1B petition with USCIS reflecting the worksite change, and in some cases can use portability provisions if a prior petition is pending. Moving facilities without an updated certified LCA puts your H-1B status out of compliance, so confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before any transfer takes effect.