Production Line Lead

INDEVCO North America, Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 41,405,000 - 56,019,000; Full time

Job summary

INDEVCO North America, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Line Lead to oversee production line operations in Johnson City, TN. You will supervise a team of operators, coordinate shifts, and ensure smooth handovers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring targets, KPIs, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. The role requires strong leadership, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with maintenance, quality, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Must pass drug tests and criminal background check.
• Participation in Tennessee Drug Free Workplace program required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of operators; assign tasks and provide shift briefings.
• Monitor daily production targets; track KPIs like throughput, yield, and scrap; support in assembly as needed.
• Enforce SOPs; perform first-article inspections; address defects with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Team Leadership

Shift Management

Production Oversight

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Process Improvement

Job description

Description

Oversee production line operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and team performance.

Job Type

Full-time

Core Responsibilities

• Supervision and Team Management: Direct and develop a team of operators, assign tasks, conduct shift briefings, and ensure smooth handovers between shifts. Provide guidance, mentorship, and training for new and existing staff, maintaining competency matrices and performance records.
• Production Oversight: Monitor daily production targets, track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, yield, and scrap rates, and implement corrective actions to meet efficiency and output goals. Operate machinery and assist in assembly tasks when needed.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet quality standards. Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), perform first-article inspections, and address defects through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment. Enforce OSHA, and other regulatory standards, conduct safety observations, lead near-miss investigations, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production flexibility and reduce downtime.
• Administrative Duties: Manage inventory, maintain production records, and coordinate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct routine equipment troubleshooting and first-line mechanical or electrical adjustments.
• Support safety programs to improve behavior and prevent incidents.
• Facilitate communication between shifts and departments to maintain operational continuity.

In summary, a manufacturing line lead is a pivotal role that combines supervisory leadership, operational management, quality control, safety enforcement, and continuous improvement to ensure the production line operates efficiently and meets organizational goals.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Participant in Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Must be able to pass drug tests and criminal background check. Unable to hire those with criminal convictions of violent crimes, use of weapon in crimes or any crimes against children.

Salary Description

$17.00/hr Firm