Manufacturing Team Lead – Night Shift

Aerotek; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Kentucky is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a 4–8 person production team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive productivity, quality, safety, and attendance standards while serving as the liaison between the team and Group Leaders.

You will collaborate with Maintenance to communicate equipment issues, support troubleshooting, and foster a positive, accountable culture. Overtime and night shift are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production or manufacturing team.
• Ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills for multiple tasks in a fast pace.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and curiosity about industrial equipment.
• Ability to report equipment issues clearly to Maintenance.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and policy compliance.
• Willingness to work night shift and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of 4–8 employees to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Monitor performance, attendance, productivity, and quality; provide feedback.
• Communicate team progress and needs to Group Leaders on a regular basis.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, safety practices, and company policies.
• Assist onboarding and training for new team members on processes and safety.
• Promote a safe, productive environment and address issues promptly.
• Operate production machinery as needed and support teammates with tasks.
• Document and report equipment malfunctions to Maintenance for timely action.
• Identify recurring issues and assist troubleshooting efforts on the floor.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Participate in problem-solving to reduce downtime and improve workflow.
• Hold associates accountable and address performance or behavior concerns professionally.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain smooth production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Aerotek in Kentucky is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a 4–8 person production team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive productivity, quality, safety, and attendance standards while serving as the liaison between the team and Group Leaders.

You will collaborate with Maintenance to communicate equipment issues, support troubleshooting, and foster a positive, accountable culture. Overtime and night shift are required as needed.