Production Lead

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Production Lead

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Off Tuesday & Sunday

Every Product Starts with You.

Join us as a Production Lead in Kansas City and be the start of something real. You'll run machines, assemble parts, or pack goods that ship around the world. It's hands-on work with fair pay and room to grow.

Staffmark is seeking a Working Team Leader to support production operations during peak times. This hands-on role spends most of the shift performing production work while assisting with employee training, shift support, safety compliance, and communication between temporary employees, customer leadership, and the Staffmark team. Job Duties

• Assist with training and onboarding new employees
• Support shift start-ups and employee check-ins
• Answer questions and provide guidance on production tasks
• Promote safety compliance and proper PPE usage
• Monitor work quality and productivity standards
• Communicate issues to customer leadership and Staffmark
• Help ensure production goals and quotas are met
• Provide ongoing support to team members as needed

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to work safely in manufacturing and production environments.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required.
• Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Production Lead.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

"Great shifts and decent pay." - Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Production Lead you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Production Lead helps maintain efficient production by supporting manufacturing processes, inspecting products, and following established work instructions. This role requires consistency, organization, and a commitment to producing quality work.

The Production Lead combines production support, quality awareness, and teamwork to help ensure products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

This profession is well suited for individuals who enjoy active manufacturing environments.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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