Production Lead

Plaskolite Inc; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASKOLITE is seeking a Production Lead to direct the Lancaster, PA production team and ensure daily goals are met. You will monitor line performance, coach staff, and enforce safety and 5S standards while coordinating with maintenance and quality to resolve issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, with a preference for an associate degree. This full-time position emphasizes hands-on leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience required; lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of production team members to meet daily production goals.
• Monitor line performance and work with maintenance, quality, or supervision to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, PPE used correctly, and lockout/tagout protocols observed.
• Perform quality checks and support root-cause analysis for nonconforming material.
• Communicate shift expectations and updates during shift meetings and throughout production.
• Support line changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and material transitions with minimal downtime.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to team members.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation including output, scrap, downtime, and labor tracking.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, and quality to identify improvements and best practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in the production area.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Title: Production Lead

Job Category: DIRECT LABOR

Requisition Number: PRODU001241

Job Type: Full-Time
Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of production team members to ensure timely and accurate execution of daily production goals.
• Monitor production line performance, identify issues, and work with maintenance, quality, or supervision to resolve problems quickly.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and reinforce safe behaviors, including proper PPE use and adherence to lockout/tagout protocols.
• Conduct quality checks and confirm that products meet specifications; assist in root cause analysis for nonconforming material.
• Communicate shift expectations, goals, and updates to team members during shift meetings and throughout production.
• Support and facilitate line changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and material transitions with minimal downtime.
• Provide hands‑on training and mentorship to team members, especially new employees or trainees.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation, including production output, scrap reporting, downtime, and labor tracking.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, and quality to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the production area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Model Plaskolite’s values by demonstrating integrity, respect, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or an associate’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience required; prior experience in a lead role or demonstrated ability to direct workflow, support team members, and maintain production standards preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership – Achieving results through people by successful objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, teambuilding, commitment gains, and empowerment.
• Accountability – Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• Problem Solving – Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.

EEO Statement

PLASKOLITE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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