Production Lead - Lead, Train & Optimize Manufacturing

WFA Staffing; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WFA Staffing in Brown Deer, WI is seeking an experienced Production Lead to guide our manufacturing team. The role provides hands-on leadership to ensure daily production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to organize a fast-paced team. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for process improvement in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and leadership to production employees.
• Assign work and coordinate daily production activities.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure work is completed on time.
• Train and assist employees with production processes and procedures.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and identify solutions.
• Ensure employees follow standard work instructions and company procedures.
• Inspect work and assist with quality control to ensure products meet specifications.
• Communicate production issues, delays, and staffing needs to management.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Track production and maintain required paperwork and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
• Help resolve minor employee issues and elevate concerns when appropriate.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Perform hands‑on production work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job description

WFA Staffing in Brown Deer, WI is seeking an experienced Production Lead to guide our manufacturing team. The role provides hands-on leadership to ensure daily production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to organize a fast-paced team. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for process improvement in a collaborative environment.