1st Shift Production Lead - Hands-On Coach

Hexagon Group; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Agility in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Production Team Lead for 1st shift (7:30am - 3:30pm). This hands-on leadership role guides a manufacturing team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals while supporting the Production Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and strong coaching skills; formal supervisory experience isn’t required. You’ll train teammates, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative, safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of the production area you\'ll support.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or training experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork.
• Coach, train, and support production team members to achieve daily goals.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team environment.
• Ensure work is performed according to Standard Work Instructions, process specifications, and quality requirements.
• Verify team members are properly trained before performing assigned work.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Monitor production performance and quickly respond to issues that impact output.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Materials to solve problems and improve processes.
• Assist with process start-up, changeovers, and production flow throughout the shift.
• Jump into production and operate equipment as needed to support the team and maintain workflow.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help implement better ways of working.
• Complete production documentation and communicate important information to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hexagon Agility in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Production Team Lead for 1st shift (7:30am - 3:30pm). This hands-on leadership role guides a manufacturing team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals while supporting the Production Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and strong coaching skills; formal supervisory experience isn’t required. You’ll train teammates, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative, safety-first environment.