Hands-On Production Line Leader

Old World Industries; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company-matching 401(k)

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

Old World Industries is seeking a Production Leader to coordinate daily activities on assigned production lines. This hourly, hands-on role provides day-to-day direction, supports staffing, changeovers, materials, and production priorities to maintain safe, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership without direct people management, escalates issues to the Production Supervisor, and requires 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing training preferred.
• Two plus years of supervisory or team-lead experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating or supporting manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Ability and willingness to complete required equipment, safety, quality, and process training.
• Basic computer and math skills with the ability to complete production records accurately.
• Ability to set clear expectations, coach employees, follow up, and support accountability.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, organization, and shift-handoff skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, safety-focused, and able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and required overtime or weekends based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees on assigned production lines while actively involved in daily production.
• Assign and adjust work based on the production schedule, staffing, and line conditions.
• Communicate expectations for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and schedule attainment.
• Learn to safely set up, operate, monitor, and shut down assigned production machinery.
• Operate machinery and the line as needed to support output and changeovers.
• Monitor output, downtime, scrap, rework, and quality results; escalate issues to supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, PPE, lockout/tagout, safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate line start-ups, changeovers, material needs, and shift handoffs.
• Support basic troubleshooting and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Coach and train employees on safe work practices and procedures.
• Promote teamwork and accountability; escalate concerns to supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and 5S.
• Perform other duties to support plant operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety-focused

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Shift handoff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or manufacturing training

Job description

Old World Industries is seeking a Production Leader to coordinate daily activities on assigned production lines. This hourly, hands-on role provides day-to-day direction, supports staffing, changeovers, materials, and production priorities to maintain safe, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership without direct people management, escalates issues to the Production Supervisor, and requires 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing with a focus on safety and