Production Lead

Samuel, Son & Co.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation & annual bonus

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible start times

PPE provided or reimbursed

Women affinity group

On-the-job training

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. in Cartersville, GA seeks a Production Team Lead to guide daily production, ensure safety, and uphold quality across all printed products.

You will train staff, monitor machines, and coordinate with the Production Supervisor to maintain efficient operations. The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong math skills, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts, with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and navigating heights and confined spaces.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years manufacturing experience required.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Ability to stand 8–12 hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights up to 50’ and in confined spaces.
• Able to work in awkward positions (kneeling, squatting, etc.).
• Light manufacturing conditions; steel-toed boots, safety eyewear and PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate team members; coordinate with Production Supervisor.
• Maintain safe and clean workplace; enforce safety policies.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to work instructions and ISO processes.
• Monitor daily printing operations to minimize scrap and downtime.
• Ensure correct print setup (plates, direction, color, clarity) for each product.
• Fill in to operate machines and keep production lines running.
• Communicate plant issues to supervision and adapt to changes to maintain productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mathematics skills

Stand 8-12 hours

Lift 50 pounds

Climb stairs/ladders

Work at height up to 50 feet

Awkward positions

PPE compliance

Confined spaces

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Title: Production Team Lead

Location: Cartersville, GA

About Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 167 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacationand an annual bonus
• 401k Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• Affinity group for women (dependent on location)
• On the job training

Responsibilities

Safety

• Emphasize, lead, and train on a safe and clean workplace.
• Expected to possess knowledge of appropriate safety policies, procedure, and enforce said
• policies and procedures always.

Quality

• Be sufficiently trained to perform job duties per work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure quality of all products produced.
• Expected to possess knowledge of general manufacturing practices, procedures, and policies.
• Expected to possess knowledge of the ISO process.

Leadership and Performance:

• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and hold team members accountable through coordination with
• Production Supervisor.
• Adjust work habits and evolve to changes made in the workplace in order to maintain
• productivity level.
• Monitor and maintain the daily printing operations to ensure minimal scrap and downtime.
• Ensure that the correct print (which includes print plates, direction, color and clarity) is present
• for every printed product.
• Fill in to operate machines as needed to keep production lines running.
• Maintain awareness of shift events and the environment so as to recognize problems prior to
• affecting productivity.
• Communicate important plant issues and/or situations to the Production Supervisor.
• Expected to possess knowledge of line operation and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to communicate with employees in a courteous/professional manner.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Education and Certification

High School diploma or GED preferred

Qualification

• 2–3-year manufacturing experience required
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Although limited must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights up to 50’ and work in confined spaces.
• You must be able to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, squatting, and while laying on your stomach or back.
• Light manufacturing conditions - Steel toed boots, safety eyewear, long pants, with additional PPE based off location needs may be required. Chemicals may be utilized during our manufacturing process.

Work experience in related industry is an asset but even if you do not have this, we still want you to apply. On the job training will be provided.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.