2nd Shift Laser Production Team Lead

The Panther Group; New Boston (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to join a growing medical device manufacturing operation in New Boston, NH. This hands‑on leadership role guides production teams, troubleshoots issues, and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, training staff, and serving as a laser operator and technical resource. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in this fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous production or manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple production priorities.
• Ability to follow established manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on leadership and daily support to production employees in a laser manufacturing environment.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, and maintaining production schedules.
• Perform laser operating duties while serving as a technical resource for the production team.
• Assign work based on employee skills, experience, and production priorities.
• Train and mentor employees on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot first‑level production issues, escalating more complex problems to minimize downtime.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and throughput to ensure production objectives are consistently achieved.
• Communicate daily production expectations, performance results, and operational concerns to team members and management.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including daily production sheets, reports, and customer records.
• Verify production counts and ensure timely, accurate entry of information into customer databases.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to join a growing medical device manufacturing operation in New Boston, NH. This hands‑on leadership role guides production teams, troubleshoots issues, and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, training staff, and serving as a laser operator and technical resource. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in this fast‑paced environment.