Line Lead Production

ModusLink Corporation; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ModusLink Corporation is seeking a Line Leader to guide and train assembly operators, set up production lines, and drive daily output while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will monitor line performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, maintain KPI boards, and ensure accurate records. This hands-on role requires strong teamwork, basic data analysis, and the ability to read specifications and follow standard work.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education required or preferred.
• Ability to read and analyze data.
• Quality-conscious attitude with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and mentor assembly operators to follow standard work and meet productivity targets.
• Maintain and monitor KPI boards and hourly production progress.
• Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Assemble and/or package components according to client specifications.
• Ensure safety, 5S, and audit readiness on the production floor.

Skills

Communication

Math

Reading data

Quality consciousness

PC/Microsoft Office

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Line Leader works alongside and guides less experienced team members in performing a variety of manual tasks to achieve daily production goals. This role is responsible for setting up and organizing production lines to fulfill specific orders or meet overall targets. Line Leaders supervise and motivate employees, fostering teamwork and accountability to ensure consistent performance. They are expected to drive efficiency and productivity while maintaining high-quality standards. Additionally, the Line Leader ensures that all operations are carried out in a safe, compliant, and well‑organized working environment.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Train, coach, and mentor assembly operators to ensure they are properly trained, consistently follow standard work, understand quality and safety requirements, and achieve productivity targets.
• Maintain a heightened awareness of quality standards, identify issues early, provide recommended solution to supervisor, and support corrective actions.
• Assess the status of the production line, including staffing levels and potential bottlenecks; address immediate issues impacting output and provide timely recommendations to the supervisor to support smooth operations and target achievement.
• Assemble and/or package components according to client specifications.
• May use hand tools in assembly and/or measuring devices.
• Understand, update, and maintain KPI boards and hour‑by‑hour production boards to ensure accurate tracking of performance metrics and production progress.
• Monitor the production line in real time, identify and explain variances from hourly targets, elevate issues promptly, and support root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage component traceability, reject tracking, and downtime tracking to ensure accurate records are maintained; uphold audit readiness by consistently meeting documentation and compliance requirements.
• Conducts regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain all housekeeping, safety, and 5S requirements and guidelines in regard to parts storage areas and workplaces.
• Performs other departmental duties, as required.

Requirements

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• High School or equivalent education and 1–2-year experience preferred
• Communication and math skills.
• Ability to read and analyze data.
• Quality conscious attitude and ability to perform routine and/or repetitive tasks with care and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Office.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Moderate to high noise levels on production floor.
• Exposure to lift truck traffic.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to see, and speak, hear, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive motion.
• Ability to read and analyze data and other written information.
• Moderate physical exertion.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

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