Entry Level Line Lead Jobs
New grad line lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on floor experience can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage and Medical Devices, with employers like Perdue, Alliance Laundry, and Taher hiring at this level now.
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A day in the life
You start your shift on the production floor in Ripon, WI, gathering an 8–12 person crew for a focused huddle. You review safety, quality notes, HR updates, and the day’s production targets. You coach new hires, check that everyone has the right PPE, and set the tone for continuous improvement. As work begins, you monitor hour-by-hour boards, track KPIs for your area, and keep Standard Work current. When something stands in the way of flow, you troubleshoot, coach through conflict, and loop in your Group Leader to escalate systemic issues.
Throughout the day you collaborate with fellow Team Leads across shifts, conduct 5S audits, complete Dupont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks. You use SAP to support the build process and keep information moving. The pace is fast, the expectations are clear, and you’re surrounded by a team that wants you to succeed—exactly how Alliance Laundry Systems operates: with integrity, structure, and support.
Where you’ll work
On-site at Alliance Laundry Systems in Ripon, WI.
Shift options
- 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
- 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8 hours)
- 3rd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (8 hours)
- Weekend Days: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
- Weekend Nights: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (8 hours)
What you’ll lead
- Onboard, train, and mentor new team members; be the go-to contact for additions to the area.
- Run daily pre-shift kickoffs covering safety, quality, HR items, and production goals.
- Ensure safety compliance and secure proper PPE as needed.
- Champion continuous improvement; gather ideas with the team and drive action.
- Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader promptly.
- Sustain clear communication across shifts with other Team Leads and Leaders.
- Maintain KPIs and metrics for your zone; keep dashboards accurate and current.
- Create, update, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
- Complete Hour-by-Hour Boards, 5S Audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks.
- Coach through conflict and resolve issues with support from Group and Area Leaders.
- Use SAP to facilitate the manufacturing process.
- Perform other duties as required.
Team Leads are required to:
Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check
What you’ll bring
- Experience guiding others in work or volunteer settings; proven leadership traits.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (preferred).
- People-first mindset and servant leadership approach.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
- Stable and growing work environment!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid vacation in your first year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
- Safety Recognition Program
- Medical Plan with company paid Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k Plan
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance with option to purchase additional
- Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Annual wage increases
A day in the life
You start your shift on the production floor in Ripon, WI, gathering an 8–12 person crew for a focused huddle. You review safety, quality notes, HR updates, and the day’s production targets. You coach new hires, check that everyone has the right PPE, and set the tone for continuous improvement. As work begins, you monitor hour-by-hour boards, track KPIs for your area, and keep Standard Work current. When something stands in the way of flow, you troubleshoot, coach through conflict, and loop in your Group Leader to escalate systemic issues.
Throughout the day you collaborate with fellow Team Leads across shifts, conduct 5S audits, complete Dupont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks. You use SAP to support the build process and keep information moving. The pace is fast, the expectations are clear, and you’re surrounded by a team that wants you to succeed—exactly how Alliance Laundry Systems operates: with integrity, structure, and support.
Where you’ll work
On-site at Alliance Laundry Systems in Ripon, WI.
Shift options
- 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
- 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8 hours)
- 3rd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (8 hours)
- Weekend Days: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
- Weekend Nights: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (8 hours)
What you’ll lead
- Onboard, train, and mentor new team members; be the go-to contact for additions to the area.
- Run daily pre-shift kickoffs covering safety, quality, HR items, and production goals.
- Ensure safety compliance and secure proper PPE as needed.
- Champion continuous improvement; gather ideas with the team and drive action.
- Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader promptly.
- Sustain clear communication across shifts with other Team Leads and Leaders.
- Maintain KPIs and metrics for your zone; keep dashboards accurate and current.
- Create, update, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
- Complete Hour-by-Hour Boards, 5S Audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks.
- Coach through conflict and resolve issues with support from Group and Area Leaders.
- Use SAP to facilitate the manufacturing process.
- Perform other duties as required.
Team Leads are required to:
Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check
What you’ll bring
- Experience guiding others in work or volunteer settings; proven leadership traits.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (preferred).
- People-first mindset and servant leadership approach.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
- Stable and growing work environment!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid vacation in your first year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
- Safety Recognition Program
- Medical Plan with company paid Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k Plan
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance with option to purchase additional
- Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Annual wage increases
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Entry Level Line Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level line lead job?
Focus on any hands-on production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience you have, even from internships, part-time work, or school projects. Employers at this level look for candidates who can follow standard operating procedures, communicate clearly with a team, and stay organized under production deadlines. Highlighting reliability, attention to detail, and any experience coordinating tasks gives you a real edge over candidates with only classroom backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level line leads?
Companies hiring entry level line leads right now include Perdue, Alliance Laundry, and Taher, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, food processing facilities, distribution centers, and consumer goods companies that regularly bring in junior candidates and train them on their specific production systems.
Are there remote entry level line lead jobs?
Yes, though most line lead roles are on-site by nature given the hands-on production environment they require. About 0% of entry level line lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve coordination, scheduling, or administrative support functions rather than direct floor supervision. Filtering by location type when you search helps identify what is actually available in your area.
Are these new grad line lead jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or coursework in place of full-time work history, and emphasizes trainability over credentials. If a listing mentions on-the-job training or an associate degree as acceptable, it is a strong signal the role suits new grads and recent graduates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level line leads?
Entry Level line lead roles concentrate in Food & Beverage and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume production operations that constantly need junior supervisors to help coordinate shifts, maintain output targets, and ensure quality standards are met on the floor.