About the role
Position Title: Production Lead / Production Team Lead Pay Rate: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Schedule: 2-2-3 Continuous Schedule (Day & Night Shifts Available)
Job Summary The Production Lead oversees day-to-day manufacturing or assembly operations on the floor, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards. Serves as the primary link between line technicians/operators and management, assigning daily tasks, troubleshooting line disruptions, training team members, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Responsibilities
Floor Coordination & Workflow: * Assign daily work tasks, shift schedules, and station rotations to line associates. * Oversee line setup, teardown, and product changeovers to minimize downtime. * Track and report daily shift metrics (e.g., unit throughput, downtime, scrap rates) to management. * Ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are staged and available on the production floor.
Quality Assurance & Safety: * Enforce safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and OSHA guidelines. * Conduct spot audits and visual quality checks to detect defects and maintain product quality standards. * Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SOPs across all stations. * Identify and report safety hazards, near-misses, and operational bottlenecks immediately.
Team Leadership & Training: * Onboard, cross-train, and mentor new and temporary production associates. * Monitor shift attendance, pace, and productivity, providing constructive feedback on performance. * Promote a collaborative, high-morale team environment and resolve day-to-day workplace issues. * Equipment & Troubleshooting: * Perform basic equipment setup, adjustments, and initial troubleshooting during line stoppages. * Coordinate with maintenance technicians for rapid equipment repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Required Qualifications & Skills * Experience: 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly line, or warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a team lead, senior operator, or supervisory role. * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of assembly/production processes, machinery operation, and safety standards (OSHA, GMP, or ISO standards). * Leadership & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to lead, delegate, and motivate a team. * Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills for real-time troubleshooting and workflow optimization. * Software/Tools: Familiarity with basic computer software (MS Word, Excel) and inventory/ERP/MES systems is preferred.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions * Ability to lift up to [e.g., 40–50 lbs] unassisted. * Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift. * Comfort working in a manufacturing floor environment with variable noise levels, temperature changes, and equipment activity.