Bilingual Production Lead

Lake Country Manufacturing (10737); Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Casual dress code

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Lake Country Manufacturing, Inc. is hiring a bilingual Production Lead in Wisconsin to support training and quality across production and shipping. The role requires clear communication in English and Spanish and hands-on coaching of staff.

You will partner with area leaders, translate questions, ensure SOPs are understood, and help implement process improvements while upholding safety standards. Reporting to Plant Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Calm under pressure and emotionally regulated.

Responsibilities

• Partner with area leaders and supervisors to train employees on processes and best practices.
• Support Production, Shipping, and HR with personnel matters by translating questions and guidance while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure instructions and SOPs are clearly understood by staff.
• Create video-based training materials and explain SOPs for new equipment.
• Maintain quality standards across production and shipping.
• Monitor production quality with regular floor observations.
• Help resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Promote shop safety by communicating safety standards and verifying understanding.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work between staff-support duties to learn machine operations and improve training effectiveness.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manufacturing experience

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Emotional regulation under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Bilingual Production Lead is responsible for assisting employees, to ensure they know and understand our procedures and policies and ensure consistent production quality. This role requires strong communication in English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with area leaders and supervisors to train employees on processes and best practices.
• Support Production, Shipping, and Human Resources with personnel matters by translating questions and guidance while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work with supervisors and employees to ensure instructions and SOPs are clearly understood.
• Be willing and able to appear on camera to explain SOPs for video-based training as new equipment is added.
• Help maintain established quality standards across production and shipping.
• Monitor production quality across work areas through regular floor observations.
• Help resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Support HR in maintaining shop safety by clearly communicating LCM safety standards and confirming employee understanding.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work directly in manufacturing processes between staff-support duties to learn how each machine operates and improve training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Emotionally regulated and steady presence under pressure

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and handle up to 50 pounds as needed.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional postsecondary education is preferred.

Shift:

• 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (8 hours, Monday–Friday)

Pay

$22–$26 per hour, based on experience and interview performance

Reporting to: Plant Supervisor

About Lake Country Manufacturing, Inc.:

Lake Country Manufacturing, Inc manufactures buffing and polishing products sold worldwide through multiple distribution channels. We are driven by finding profitable solutions for customers through the development of proprietary products and customized buffing systems. We are very competitive in the industry and are currently holding 120+ U.S. and international patents. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes quality and safety.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing & 401k
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Tuition reimbursements
• Short Term Disability and Accidental Insurance coverage
• Employer paid life insurance.