Production Lead

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. is seeking a Production Lead to coordinate daily production activities and support teams to achieve targets. The role acts as a liaison between operators and management, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in all tasks.

The position emphasizes leading a team, maintaining schedules, and driving lean manufacturing improvements on the factory floor with attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate team activities and meet production deadlines.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and production tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of production operators to meet daily production schedules and output targets.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance and support to production team members.
• Train new employees and assist with onboarding activities.
• Communicate production issues, updates, and performance information to supervisors or managers.
• Identify and address minor operational issues and elevate concerns when necessary.
• Assist with production documentation, shift reports, and inventory counts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Production Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities and supporting production teams to ensure operational targets are achieved. This role serves as a key point of contact between production operators and management while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities and supporting production teams to ensure operational targets are achieved. This role serves as a key point of contact between production operators and management while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of production operators to meet daily production schedules and output targets.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance and support to production team members.
• Train new employees and assist with onboarding activities.
• Communicate production issues, updates, and performance information to supervisors or managers.
• Identify and address minor operational issues and elevate concerns when necessary.
• Assist with production documentation, shift reports, and inventory counts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate team activities and meet production deadlines.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and production tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production lead, team leader, or similar role.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a manufacturing or production floor environment. The position may require standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when required, and adherence to safety procedures is essential.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.