Production Lead - Wood Packaging | Customer-Focused Ops

Timber Creek, an FCA Packaging Brand; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FCA Packaging is seeking a Production Lead to supervise manufacturing operations at our embedded customer facility. The role demands strong leadership, customer service, and daily production management while upholding quality and safety standards.

Shift times include 8:00–4:30 for 1st shift and 4:00–12:30 for 2nd shift; candidate will oversee crates production, manage orders, and ensure OSHA-compliant practices on site.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and interpreting prints and part lists.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to operate basic shop tools and maintain safe practices.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage materials and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production at the embedded Caterpillar facility and ensure quality.
• Manage special orders and verify accuracy against blueprints and bills.
• Order and receive lumber and hardware for production needs.
• Maintain organized inventory and ensure safety compliance on the line.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Construction/building experience

Computer literacy

Tools

Nail guns

Tape measures

Forklift operation

Job description

FCA Packaging is seeking a Production Lead to supervise manufacturing operations at our embedded customer facility. The role demands strong leadership, customer service, and daily production management while upholding quality and safety standards.

Shift times include 8:00–4:30 for 1st shift and 4:00–12:30 for 2nd shift; candidate will oversee crates production, manage orders, and ensure OSHA-compliant practices on site.