Production Team Lead

Baillow Recruiting LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Baillow Recruiting LLC is seeking a Production Team Lead in the Fargo area to guide a hands-on manufacturing team. You will lead daily priorities, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety and quality while driving efficiency.

The role emphasizes mentoring teammates and maintaining a cooperative work atmosphere. The position offers a weekday schedule—Monday to Thursday, with Friday half-day—no weekend work, and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort operating manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on leadership with a willingness to jump in and help the team.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep a team on track.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Comfortable working with computers and ERP systems.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support production team members throughout the day.
• Assign daily work priorities to help meet production goals and deadlines.
• Work alongside the production team and serve as a backup across different workstations.
• Ensure quality standards and safety procedures are consistently followed.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, machine setup, and production issues.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflow and overall efficiency.
• Coordinate material usage and work orders.
• Complete production-related data entry within the company’s ERP system.
• Support cross-training and employee development.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented production environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

ERP systems

Problem solving

Communication

Quality & safety

Organizational skills

Dependable

Priorities management

Physical strength

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re hiring a Production Team Lead to join a growing manufacturing operation in the Fargo area. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working alongside their team, solving problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently.

This position offers a great weekday schedule with no weekends, competitive starting pay of $23+/hour based on experience, and an opportunity to grow within an established manufacturing environment.

What You'll be Doing:

• Lead, train, and support production team members throughout the day
• Assign daily work priorities to help meet production goals and deadlines
• Work alongside the production team and serve as a backup across different workstations
• Ensure quality standards and safety procedures are consistently followed
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, machine setup, and production issues
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflow and overall efficiency
• Coordinate material usage and work orders
• Complete production-related data entry within the company’s ERP system
• Support cross-training and employee development
• Promote a positive, team-oriented production environment

Who We're Looking For:

• Previous leadership or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort operating manufacturing equipment
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to jump in and help the team
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with computers and ERP systems
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep a team on track
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage changing priorities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a production environment

What Our Client Offers:

• Starting pay of $23+/hour based on experience
• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
• No weekends
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement