Production Floor Lead

Surge Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Floor Lead to oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities at our Columbus facility. You will lead Line Leads and production employees, monitor quality, and coordinate production tasks to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, collaborates with Quality and Plant Management, and helps keep production safe, efficient, and accurate. Strong leadership and GMP understanding are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop production staff.
• Knowledge of quality standards and GMP basics.
• Comfortable using warehouse and production software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Line Leads and production employees to ensure efficient operations.
• Support daily production goals, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspect finished products to ensure specifications are met.
• Train new Line Leads on production processes, safety procedures, GMPs, and company policies.
• Communicate production needs and results to Plant Management.
• Serve as a backup to the Production Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Production systems

Job description

Production Floor Lead

We are hiring an experienced Production Floor Lead to oversee day-to-day production floor activities and help ensure products meet customer quality and production requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supporting Line Leads and production employees, monitoring product quality, coordinating production activities, and providing training on production processes, safety, and GMP standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player who can lead by example, work effectively with Quality and Plant Management, and keep production running safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Line Leads and production employees to ensure the production floor operates efficiently
• Support daily production goals, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Inspect finished products regularly to ensure quality specifications are met
• Conduct product inspections at least hourly or more frequently for complex or critical jobs
• Understand production rates and monitor line performance
• Ensure work packets and production documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Train new Line Leads on production processes, safety procedures, GMPs, and company policies
• Assist Line Leads with training and developing production employees
• Serve as a resource for Line Leads and production staff when questions or issues arise
• Work closely with the Quality Department to identify and resolve production or quality concerns
• Communicate production needs, issues, and results to Plant Management
• Serve as a backup to the Production Supervisor when needed
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform computer functions and data entry related to production operations
• Use warehouse and production management systems to process information and materials
• Plan ahead for production needs within the assigned area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of warehouse, production, manufacturing, or related experience
• Previous lead, team lead, or production leadership experience preferred
• Experience training or coaching employees preferred
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize production needs
• Ability to read and interpret written and verbal instructions
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working with computers and production systems
• Ability to work effectively with Quality, Production, and Plant Management
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
• Professional attitude and ability to lead by example

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Production Lead or Line Lead experience
• Warehouse Lead experience
• Manufacturing leadership experience
• Quality inspection experience
• GMP knowledge
• WMS experience
• Pack Manager experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Experience training production employees

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