On-Site Production Lead: Guide Teams & Improve Lines

Plaskolite MXL, LLC; East Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASKOLITE is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Associate at our Lancaster, PA site. You will direct the activities of the production team to achieve daily goals, monitor line performance, and collaborate with maintenance and quality to resolve issues promptly.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and accurate shift documentation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and prior lead experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership to direct workflow and motivate a team.
• Problem solving to address line issues and improve processes.
• Strong accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production team activities to meet daily goals.
• Monitor line performance and resolve issues with maintenance, quality, or supervision.
• Enforce safety procedures, PPE use, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Perform quality checks and support root cause analysis for defects.
• Communicate shift goals and updates in daily meetings.
• Facilitate line changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and material transitions.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in related field preferred

Job description

PLASKOLITE is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Associate at our Lancaster, PA site. You will direct the activities of the production team to achieve daily goals, monitor line performance, and collaborate with maintenance and quality to resolve issues promptly.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and accurate shift documentation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and prior lead experience.