Production Operations Team Lead

A day in the life

You arrive a few minutes early to review the production plan, walk the floor, and greet the crew. After a brief kickoff huddle, you assign work, check PPE, and confirm that quality checks and standard work are understood. Throughout the shift you balance staffing to hit output goals, remove roadblocks with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse, and coach operators to sharpen skills. As work wraps, you scan finished product, verify documentation, and hand off a crisp update to the next leader.

What you will lead

Below is our formal notice about essential duties:

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: **

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

• Direct and coordinate daily activities for the production crew to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality output.
• Distribute assignments at the start of shift and track completion through the day.
• Serve as the on-shift point person for questions, support, and decisions.
• Coach on the floor—train, mentor, and provide feedback that builds capability and teamwork.
• Review schedules and priorities; flex resources to meet production targets.
• Monitor workflow, cycle time, scrap, downtime, and staffing; implement fixes to boost performance.
• Uphold company policies, safety rules, PPE use, and quality standards without exception.
• Proactively identify hazards and drive safe behaviors and compliance.
• Confirm required quality checks are performed and standard work is followed by operators.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse to keep product moving and resolve issues quickly.
• Communicate status, risks, and improvement ideas to management clearly and promptly.
• Lead shift startup, handoff, and other key communication routines.
• Champion continuous improvement, problem-solving, and waste reduction activities.
• Scan finished goods and ensure all production paperwork and system entries are accurate.
• Maintain precise records for attendance, training, KPIs, quality, incidents, and corrective actions.

What you bring

• Proven background leading teams or serving as a senior operator in manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of production processes, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to motivate and develop people.
• Sound judgment and independence in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED; additional technical/leadership training is a plus.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts and overtime when required.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and web navigation.

Physical demands and work environment

Important notice about the physical nature of the role:

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

: **The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, stoop, twist, climb, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods (8–12 hours).
• Frequent forward bending at the waist (45 degrees or more); reach below the waist or near floor level.
• Work around hot molds, presses, cranes, and other industrial equipment; operate in tight spaces.
• Use hands and fingers for grasping and handling.
• Reach above shoulder height and at/below shoulder level.
• Ascend/descend ramps and stairs.
• Hear and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machine alarms); moderate noise levels near machinery.
• Close vision (20 inches or less) and ability to differentiate colors.
• Hands-on on the floor 60–80% of the time with a balance of desk/computer work.
• Operate in variable temperatures, at times up to 90 degrees; perform duties in hot and cold areas.

Benefits and growth

• Competitive hourly pay aligned with your experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits, including free medical/HSA coverage for employees earning under $75,000 annually who elect individual coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan to invest in your future.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• No-cost weekly uniform service.
• Annual boot allowance for qualified safety toe footwear.
• Hands-on exposure to diverse molds and tooling challenges—continuously learn and grow.