Job Description

The Production Leader is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure that production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role provides hands-on leadership by coordinating production activities, supporting and training employees, monitoring inventory, and maintaining efficient workflow across the production floor. The Production Leader serves as a key resource for team members, helping drive productivity while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Production Leader Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules and operational goals are met.
• Communicate production priorities and coordinate with support departments and line personnel.
• Verify materials and inventory are available for current and upcoming production orders.
• Monitor staffing levels and allocate resources to maximize productivity.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and continuous training of full-time and temporary employees.
• Coach team members on performance expectations and communicate production concerns to supervisors.
• Enforce company safety policies and promote a safe working environment.
• Monitor SAP inventory transactions to ensure accurate material consumption and returns.
• Maintain clean, organized production lines, equipment, and controlled work environments.
• Coordinate machine changeovers and perform basic setup and troubleshooting of production equipment, including coding and labeling systems.
• Ensure production supplies are properly stocked and available for daily operations.
• Support product rework and reconditioning activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Production Leaders, Supervisors, and cross-functional teams to achieve department goals.

Production Leader Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of manufacturing lead or supervisory experience, or an Associate's/Technical degree with 2–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing leadership or lead experience.
• Experience training production employees.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and material transactions preferred.
• Experience coordinating machine changeovers and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate measuring equipment, calculators, and computers.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Conveyor Chain Replacement
• Warehouse Experience
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)