Production Team Lead

The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead by example while remaining actively involved in production. The Panther Group is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead to support a leading medical device manufacturing organization in Bethel, CT.

Production Team Lead 
The Panther Group is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead to support a leading medical device manufacturing organization in Bethel, CT. This role combines team leadership with hands-on laser operation in a precision manufacturing environment.

The Production Team Lead will work closely with the Production Supervisor to coordinate daily activities, assign work, support employee training, maintain quality and safety standards, and ensure production goals are met. The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead by example while remaining actively involved in production.
What You’ll Do

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  Coordinate daily production activities and assign tasks based on team members’ skills and capabilities.
  
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  Perform hands-on laser operation and support production activities within an assigned workstation.
  
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  Assist the Production Supervisor with daily operations, workflow coordination, and production priorities.
  
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  Train and coach team members on job responsibilities, equipment operation, work procedures, and safety requirements.
  
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  Monitor production performance to ensure quality, productivity, and throughput goals are consistently achieved.
  
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  Perform quality checks and help troubleshoot first-level production or technical issues.
  
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  Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and potential delays promptly to minimize downtime.
  
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  Ensure team members follow established procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards.
  
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  Maintain accurate production records, daily reports, production sheets, and required customer documentation.
  
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  Verify production counts and ensure data is entered accurately and submitted on time.
  
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  Ensure the team has the materials and supplies needed to complete assigned work.
  
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  Coordinate the preparation and shipment of finished products.
  
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  Communicate team performance, quality results, and production concerns to the Production Supervisor.
  
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  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share process updates with the team.
  
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  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  
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  Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

What We’re Looking For

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  At least 3 years of production or manufacturing experience.
  
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  At least 2 years of leadership or team lead experience.
  
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  High school diploma or equivalent.
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
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  Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  
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  Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to perform routine calculations.
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
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  Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and keep production activities on schedule.
  
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  Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
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  Ability to motivate, train, and support team members while maintaining production expectations.
  
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  Willingness to remain hands-on and perform production work alongside the team.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with inventory management, material tracking, or production supplies.
  
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  Previous experience in laser operations or precision manufacturing.
  
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  Experience in medical device manufacturing or another quality-focused production environment.
  
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  Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives and production documentation.
  

Pay $22-33 per hour depending on experience and shift
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