Production Lead

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Doswell (VA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Matern Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Lead for a tile manufacturer in Doswell, VA.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll keep daily production moving safely and efficiently while coordinating workflow, supporting operators, and ensuring quality and productivity goals are met. You’ll work closely with the team, operating equipment, handling changeovers, training employees, tracking results, and communicating priorities to keep the line on track.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years in manufacturing/production, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Comfort around moving machinery with a strong safety focus.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Cover equipment positions as needed for most of the shift while coordinating and supporting the team
• Perform basic daily maintenance, housekeeping, and changeovers to support smooth operations
• Use Excel to track production, downtime, scrap, and other basic daily numbers
• Use the internal system to keep work orders and inventory information accurate
• Be vigilant, communicate issues clearly, and help put better standards in place
• Coordinate staffing and workflow and escalate issues to management as needed
• Train and coach operators; set expectations, monitor performance, and communicate priorities

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing leadership

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Excel data entry

Inventory systems

Continuous improvement

Forklift operation

Team coordination

Tools

Excel

Inventory system

Jobbeschreibung

Matern Staffing is hiring a Production Lead for a tile manufacturing client in Doswell, VA. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll keep daily production moving safely and efficiently while coordinating workflow, supporting operators, and making sure quality and productivity goals are met.

You’ll spend much of your shift working alongside the team, operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, completing changeovers, and stepping in where needed. You’ll also train employees, track production results, and communicate priorities to help the team stay on track. This is a strong opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and floor leadership experience who enjoys solving problems and helping a production team perform at its best.

• $20-$23/hr

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Cover equipment positions as needed for most of the shift while coordinating and supporting the team
• Perform basic daily maintenance, housekeeping, and changeovers to support smooth operations
• Use Excel to track production, downtime, scrap, and other basic daily numbers
• Use the internal system to keep work orders and inventory information accurate and up to date
• Be vigilant, communicate issues clearly, and help put better standards in place
• Coordinate staffing and workflow and escalate issues to management as needed
• Train and coach operators; set expectations, monitor performance, and communicate priorities

What You'll Need:

• 2+ years in manufacturing/production, including experience leading or overseeing others on the floor
• Experience performing machine setup, basic troubleshooting, and diagnostic review
• Experience, aptitude, and comfort working around moving machinery; strong focus on safety
• Forklift and pallet jack experience
• Ability to stand, bend, lift 50+ lbs, and work in varying temperatures
• Basic math/measurement skills and the ability to follow standard work and quality checks
• Comfort with computers; able to use Excel for basic data entry, tracking, and simple formulas
• Experience using a production or inventory system (preferred)
• Experience with continuous improvement (preferred)

About Our Client:

Founded over 50 years ago, our client has emerged as a leading tile distributor in the mid-Atlantic region. Our client is a trusted tile distributor known for their vast selection, exceptional quality, and commitment to customer satisfaction. With over 7 million square feet of tile materials in stock at their Doswell location, they provide residential and commercial clients with the latest styles and reliable inventory to bring any project to life, from modern renovations to large-scale developments.

About Matern Staffing:

• For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
• Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
• Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.