Production Lead

Full Time 18 hours ago
Employment Information
NOW HIRING: Production Lead ? 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities! Competitive Pay ? Full Benefits ? Career Growth

Our recruiting agency is seeking motivated Production Leads for a well-established manufacturing partner. If you have manufacturing experience, leadership skills, and a passion for driving results, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

_ What?s In It for You
  • Competitive pay: Production Lead I ? $20.80/hr | Production Lead II ? $23.40/hr

  • Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift

  • Health, dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Short & long-term disability

  • Paid holidays and vacation

  • Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee pre-op or tear-down procedures depending on shift

  • Coordinate line setups and review schedules, orders, and product specs

  • Work with other departments to reduce downtime

  • Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives

  • Assign personnel, provide direction, and train associates

  • Recommend corrective actions for non-compliance

  • Maintain accurate documentation: lot tracking, waste, usage, quality checks, and production records

  • Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and production reports

  • Cross-train across all production and packaging lead areas

  • Work on the production floor 95% of the shift

  • Follow all safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned

__ Qualifications
  • High school diploma/GED OR relevant manufacturing experience

  • Strong communication and leadership abilities

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Basic math and computer entry skills

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods

  • Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime as needed

  • English reading, writing, and speaking required; bilingual a plus

  • Manufacturing experience and leadership skills required

Work Environment
  • Manufacturing setting with machinery, noise, and varying temperatures (warm or refrigerated)

  • Team-oriented environment requiring professionalism and respect

Apply Today If you?re dependable, safety-focused, and ready for a leadership role, we want to connect you with this exciting opportunity. Apply now to take your manufacturing career to the next level!



salary: $41,600 - $49,920 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Oversees pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift. Coordinate lines set-up.
  • Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications. Works with other departments to prevent downtime.
  • Leads continuous improvement plant wide.
  • Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction. Provides associate training as needed. Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor.
  • Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
  • Responsible for specification compliance.
  • Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards. Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor.
  • This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging. Must work safely at all times.
  • On the floor 95% of shift.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Other duties as assigned.


The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesworking up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
SkillsLeadingOperationsManufacturingProduction ControlCoachingProviding FeedbackQuality ControlInventory AuditingStockingMotivatingLine ManagementInfluencing
QualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: Experienced