Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Team Productivity

Performance Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Health in Akron seeks a Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and productivity. You will coordinate workflows, coach teammates, and drive process improvements on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role offers opportunities to lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in manufacturing operations with prior supervisory experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership to coach and motivate teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and train team on safety procedures.
• Audit quality and regulatory compliance and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Plan and expedite work assignments to meet daily production goals.
• Support management objectives and lead teams through process changes to improve productivity.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and support reduction initiatives.
• Train employees to company standards and ensure policy compliance.
• Perform machine setup and troubleshooting as required.
• Manage attendance and timesheets.
• Assist in hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in daily operational metrics and auditor certification training.
• Attend required meetings and contribute as a team member.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Health in Akron seeks a Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and productivity. You will coordinate workflows, coach teammates, and drive process improvements on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role offers opportunities to lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor staff.