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Production Team Lead

The Resource

High Point, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Chemical Engineering, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Distribution Services, Documentation, Forklift License, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mobile Devices, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
High Point, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
Production Team Lead (2nd Shift) — High Point, NC
Shift: 2nd shift, 3:30pm–12:00 midnight
Location:  High Point, NC 27265

Our Client has been designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for over 100 years—turning safety and performance into PPE workers actually want to wear. We’re looking for a rock-star Production Team Lead to help drive a high-performing, safety-first operation in our manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coach your team, optimize processes, uphold quality standards, and actively support day-to-day production.
Required Skills
  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution setting (3+ years)
  • Ability to lead by example in a hands-on production environment
  • Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with production equipment
  • Comfortable using handheld scanning devices and intermediate computer applications
  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, quality assurance, and housekeeping
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving bending, pushing, and extended walking
  • Experience managing shift priorities and supporting operational workflow (including troubleshooting and documentation)
Nice to Have Skills
  • Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering Technology or a related field (e.g., polymer technology/engineering)
  • Forklift license and warehouse equipment training
  • Experience with chemical batching and production workflow management
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives and tracking KPIs
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Preferred: Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering Technology or a related field (polymer technology/engineering is a plus)
  • Preferred: Post-secondary education in logistics, manufacturing, or equivalent experience
  • Experience:3+ years in leadership within a manufacturing or distribution environment
Other Requirements
  • Ability to work 2nd shift (3:30pm–12:00 midnight)
  • Must be comfortable serving as backup for Operators and participating actively in production activities
  • Will administer shift documentation, including payroll, performance management, and scheduling

If you’re ready to lead a team, improve operations, and help shape a future-focused manufacturing culture, apply now—we’d love to meet you.

About the Company

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The Resource

The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.theresource.org/