Production Lead

Aerotek; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift at its Auburn, WA aerospace manufacturing facility. You will coordinate daily production across Assembly, Machining, and Sheetmetal, supervise staff, provide hands-on training, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

This role requires 5+ years in production and 5+ years in a lead role, aerospace experience, and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or lead role in a production setting.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.
• Mechanical aptitude relevant to production and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the daily production activities of 2nd shift.
• Support production leadership to meet safety, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Manage day-to-day direction of work, including flow of parts, people, and resources.
• Monitor production performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.
• Train and mentor production staff in equipment and processes.
• Develop and implement production schedules to optimize throughput.
• Enforce policies consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Lead 2nd Shift

Job Description

The Production Lead on 2nd shift coordinates and oversees daily manufacturing activities across Assembly, Machining, and Sheetmetal Fabrication. This role supports production leadership to meet safety, cost, quality, and schedule targets while driving continuous improvement and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient operation. The Production Lead serves as the primary point of contact for 2nd shift team members, provides hands-on training, and ensures that production processes follow established safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the daily production activities of assigned staff on 2nd shift.

• Support production leadership with day-to-day operations to meet safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

• Manage day-to-day direction of work, including the flow of parts, people, and resources.

• Ensure production goals and objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.

• Monitor production performance, identify areas for improvement, and take corrective action as needed.

• Ensure all production processes comply with established safety and quality standards.

• Learn, understand, set up, and run equipment used in Assembly, Sheetmetal, and CNC departments.

• Perform most of the hands-on and on-the-job (OJT) training for team members.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.

• Train and mentor production staff in the proper use of equipment and processes.

• Monitor and document employee attendance and performance for 2nd shift team members.

• Develop and implement production schedules and workflows to optimize throughput.

• Enforce company policies and procedures consistently and fairly.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation.

• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

• Model appropriate workplace behavior and reinforce company policies and procedures.

• Act as the main focal point for questions and support for team members on 2nd shift.

• Create and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the production team.

• Actively follow, enforce, and reinforce all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety into all task training.

• Assist the supervisor with the development of the work team and, when needed, serve as team leader or facilitator.

• Initiate and support continuous improvement by helping the team learn and implement lean manufacturing process improvement tools.

• Participate in team meetings and scheduling activities.

• Apply a thorough understanding of process flows, lead times, and lean principles in a manufacturing environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or lead role in a production setting.

• Experience working in aerospace or manufacturing environments.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing equipment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop a team.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

• Mechanical aptitude relevant to production and manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, including Assembly, Machining, and Sheetmetal Fabrication.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.

• Understanding of process flows and lead times in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting a performance-based culture using departmental metrics and daily production meetings.

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective on-the-job training and mentorship.

• Strong focus on continuous improvement and efficiency in production operations.

• Ability to bend, twist, and stretch arms above the head and walk or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and handle heavier objects with assistance.

• Ability to push and pull heavy racks safely.

• Sufficient hand-eye coordination to operate tools and equipment safely.

• Ability to regularly talk and hear in a production environment.

• Ability to frequently walk and sit as required by production tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing aerospace manufacturing environment that values continuous improvement, performance, and safety. You will work on a direct hire or temp-to-hire basis, offering a clear pathway to long-term employment stability. The culture emphasizes collaboration, daily communication, and the use of metrics to support a performance-based environment where your contributions are visible and impactful. You will have opportunities to build your leadership skills, influence process improvements, and help shape a high-performing 2nd shift team.

Work Environment

This role is based in an aerospace manufacturing facility in Auburn, WA, supporting 2nd shift operations from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The environment includes Assembly, Machining, Sheetmetal Fabrication, and CNC operations, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and lean manufacturing principles. Work is primarily performed on the production floor, requiring regular walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling heavy racks. The facility emphasizes a clean, organized, and safety-conscious workspace, with appropriate industrial attire and personal protective equipment expected in production areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $79040.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contributionCompetitive wagesPaid holidaysPaid time offMedical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityEmployee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting and other community resourcesWellness programTuition assistance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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