Hands-On Assembly Team Lead | Growth Path

CMI (Central Moloney); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stable year-round employment with a 49

Job summary

Central Moloney (CMI) seeks an Assembly Team Lead for our Panama City, FL floor. You will guide a team of assembly technicians, keep production moving, coach day-to-day, and drive quality and productivity on your shift.

This hands-on leadership path offers real growth into leadership roles, not a dead end. The role requires 2+ years in assembly, strong reading of orders/blueprints, good communication, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an assembly/manufacturing environment.
• Able to read work orders, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily assembly line operations to meet production schedules.
• Monitor output for compliance with standards, orders, blueprints, and specs.
• Train and onboard new assembly technicians with best practices.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching and real-time feedback.
• Identify bottlenecks, equipment, or quality concerns and report to supervisor.
• Enforce safety protocols and PPE compliance.
• Maintain production records including output, scrap, and shift reports.
• Support workflow planning, line balancing, and staffing adjustments.
• Motivate the team to meet daily targets and pursue continuous improvement.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Quality focus

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Moloney (CMI) seeks an Assembly Team Lead for our Panama City, FL floor. You will guide a team of assembly technicians, keep production moving, coach day-to-day, and drive quality and productivity on your shift.

This hands-on leadership path offers real growth into leadership roles, not a dead end. The role requires 2+ years in assembly, strong reading of orders/blueprints, good communication, and a safety-first mindset.