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Line Leader jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, and consumer goods, at every level from entry-level team member to senior line leader and production supervisor, with specializations in quality control, process improvement, and shift coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are a fast casual, counter service restaurant specializing in poke bowls and bubble teas.
We're looking for a PT shift lead for weekend shifts, saturday and sunday, hours are open to close for two days.
We're looking for someone with a :
- 1+ years of FOH restaurant experience
- experience in leading roles and positions with ability to provide utmost customer satisfaction
- strong customer service skills with a background in the food service industry
- knowledge of food safety protocols and experience in food handling
- friendly and cheerful personality
- able to multi-task and able to work and excel in a fast paced environment
- professional and honest work ethics
- willingness and eagerness to learn, we are willing to train
Responsibilities include:
- opening and closing the store
- handling shifts and covers
- greeting customers as they enter
- preparing and packaging customer orders
- process cash, credit and debit card transactions
- maintain workplace hygiene and refilling work area, as needed
- ad hoc general responsibilities to help out as needed
Do not contact or call the store about this job posting. Must apply through Indeed. You will be contacted if the qualifications match.
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a NYC food handler certificate?
- Are you able to work 12 hour shifts open to close on saturday and sunday?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell42
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson29
- Viasat2
- International Paper2
- Eaton1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in line leader jobs.
- 1-3 years of manufacturing or production line experience in a supervisory or lead role
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and direct a team of hourly production workers
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety standards, or HACCP protocols
- Proficiency reading production schedules, work orders, and basic quality documentation
- High school diploma or GED required, with an associate degree or vocational training preferred
Tips for Your Line Leader Job Search
Quantify output and efficiency gains
Hiring managers for line leader roles want numbers, not duties. List throughput rates, downtime reductions, or cycle time improvements you owned. Even rough figures like units per shift or waste percentages cut show you managed a line and drove results.
Highlight cross-functional shift handoff experience
Many line leader postings specifically ask for experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams during shift transitions. Call out how you documented line status, flagged issues, and handed off production targets to incoming supervisors.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists line leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to each facility type
A line leader resume for a food processing plant should lead with HACCP, sanitation compliance, and FDA knowledge. One targeting an automotive facility should front-load Lean manufacturing, 5S, and takt time. Swapping these signals is a fast way to get screened out.
Prepare for situational safety scenarios
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a machine stoppage, a near-miss incident, or a quality hold mid-shift. Prepare two or three specific stories using the situation, action, and result format, with an emphasis on how you kept the team safe and production on track.
Negotiate schedule and shift differential together
Many line leader offers are made with a base rate tied to a specific shift. If you're open to nights or weekends, say so during negotiation and ask about the shift differential rate separately, since that can materially change your total compensation picture.
Line Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most line leaders?
Burns & McDonnell, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and Viasat are hiring the most line leaders right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume hiring tends to cluster around major distribution, food production, and automotive assembly operations.
How many line leader jobs are remote?
About 69% of line leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. The small remote share tends to come from training coordination, quality documentation review, or continuous improvement roles where the line leader's responsibilities extend beyond the plant floor.
How do you become a line leader?
Start by building direct production or assembly experience as a machine operator or team member, then take on informal mentoring or coverage duties to demonstrate leadership. Seek out training in Lean methods or safety compliance to strengthen your credentials. When a lead or line leader opening posts internally, apply and ask your supervisor to advocate for you based on your floor performance.
Can you get a line leader job with little or no experience?
Some manufacturers hire candidates with no prior lead experience if they have strong production floor tenure and a verifiable safety record. Applying to entry-level line leader postings at food processing, packaging, or consumer goods facilities gives you the best shot, since those industries promote from within more frequently than automotive or aerospace. Earning a forklift certification or completing an OSHA training course before you apply adds visible credibility.
What does the line leader interview process look like?
Most line leader interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your production background and leadership experience. A panel or in-person interview follows, usually with a floor supervisor and an HR contact, covering safety scenarios, conflict resolution on the line, and how you hit production targets under pressure. Some facilities end with a brief plant walk so they can gauge how comfortable you are in the environment.
Where can I find and apply to line leader jobs?
You can find and apply to line leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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