Line Lead Jobs
Line lead jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, logistics, and warehousing, from entry-level team lead to senior production line lead, with specializations in quality control, process improvement, and shift coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis
Summary:
Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
- Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
- Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
- Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
- Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
- Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
- Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.
Other information:
What You Can Look Forward To
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- DailyPay option
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
- Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Description
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis
Summary:
Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
- Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
- Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
- Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
- Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
- Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
- Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.
Other information:
What You Can Look Forward To
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- DailyPay option
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
- Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy29
- American Cruise Lines27
- White Lodging9
- Leidos8
- Great Wolf Lodge8
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Transportation & Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in line lead jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with one or more years of production or manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a team on a production or assembly line
- Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA safety standards, and lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Experience with quality control processes, defect tracking, and corrective action reporting
- Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, and standard operating procedures
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe
Tips for Your Line Lead Job Search
Quantify your output on your resume
Line lead resumes get screened for throughput, efficiency, and team size. Replace vague statements with numbers: how many workers you supervised, what production targets you hit, and whether you reduced downtime or defect rates on your line.
Highlight your safety recordkeeping experience
Employers expect line leads to own OSHA compliance and incident documentation on the floor. Call out any safety audits you led, corrective actions you filed, or toolbox talks you facilitated, these details set your resume apart from general production worker applications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists line lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your shift type
Many line lead postings specify rotating shifts, nights, or weekend schedules upfront. Filter for openings that match your availability before you apply so your schedule expectations align with the employer's from the first conversation.
Prepare a scenario answer about a line stoppage
Interviewers for line lead roles almost always ask how you handled a production stoppage or a quality hold. Prepare a specific story covering what failed, how you communicated up the chain, and what you did to get the line moving again.
Ask about headcount and autonomy before accepting
Line lead scope varies widely: some roles manage two people, others manage twenty across multiple stations. Ask directly how many direct reports the role carries and whether you have authority to reassign workers or call quality holds without supervisor approval.
Line Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most line leads?
The companies hiring the most line leads right now include Sargent & Lundy, American Cruise Lines, and White Lodging, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Food and beverage manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and consumer goods companies tend to post the highest volumes of line lead openings throughout the year.
How many line lead jobs are remote?
About 27% of line lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most line lead roles require a physical presence on the production floor. The small share of remote opportunities tends to be in training, documentation, or multi-site coordination roles rather than direct floor supervision.
How do you become a line lead?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience as a production or assembly worker so you understand every station on the line. Take on informal mentoring or cross-training responsibilities to show leadership potential. Complete any available internal supervisor training, earn relevant certifications like forklift or quality technician credentials, and apply for line lead openings when you can demonstrate you have improved a process, reduced waste, or trained coworkers.
Can you get hired as a line lead with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with limited line lead experience if you can show strong production floor knowledge and a clear example of leading others, even informally. Focus your application on times you trained new hires, covered a lead's responsibilities, or identified a quality issue before it became a defect. Smaller manufacturers and food processing facilities are often more open to developing first-time leads than large automotive or aerospace plants.
What does the line lead interview process look like?
Most line lead interviews involve a phone screen with HR followed by an in-person interview with a production supervisor or plant manager. Expect situational questions about handling a team conflict, responding to a line stoppage, or enforcing a safety rule with a resistant worker. Some facilities include a brief floor walk so you can demonstrate familiarity with equipment and workflow. References from previous supervisors are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to line lead jobs?
You can find and apply to line lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry, shift preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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