Production Line Lead | Growth to Supervisor

Hunter Recruitment Advisors; Texas; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus

Competitive Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Family-Owned

Consistent Schedule

Stable Environment

Team Culture

Job summary

Gilmer is seeking a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production operations at our Cochran facility. This hands-on leadership role manages a team of approximately 15-25 employees while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer requirements are met.

We're looking for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and takes pride in developing people and driving results. Attitude, accountability, and culture fit are just as important as experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or related ops.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate, train, and lead employees.
• Basic computer skills and safety/quality focus.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a production team of 15-25 employees.
• Assign workstations and manage daily staffing needs.
• Monitor line performance, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ensure products are packaged, labeled, assembled, and palletized per specs.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production goals.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Complete production documentation and quality records.
• Identify and elevate production, equipment, inventory, or quality issues.
• Assist with line setups, changeovers, and startup activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct daily inventory reconciliation for finished goods and in process materials.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Motivation/Training

Computer skills

Safety & Quality

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gilmer is seeking a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production operations at our Cochran facility. This hands-on leadership role manages a team of approximately 15-25 employees while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer requirements are met.

We're looking for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and takes pride in developing people and driving results. Attitude, accountability, and culture fit are just as important as experience.