Production Team Lead

THE PANTHER GROUP; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead for a contract-to-hire opportunity in the Nashua, NH area. The role involves leading on the manufacturing floor, operating laser equipment, performing quality checks, and supporting the team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating workstation activities, mentoring team members, and communicating issues to the Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser equipment and perform production duties while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate daily activities within an assigned workstation and help ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assign team members to specific tasks based on workload and individual capabilities.
• Support and motivate team members to meet quality, productivity, and throughput expectations.
• Serve as a technical resource for first-level production issues and proactively communicate problems to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate proper work procedures and provide hands-on training to team members as needed.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform quality control checks and verify production counts and documentation.
• Complete production sheets, reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure team members have the materials and supplies needed to complete their work.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products into and out of the work area.
• Assist with preparing finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Communicate production issues, delays, and other concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Provide feedback regarding team member performance related to quality and productivity.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and share process updates and best practices with the workstation team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Panther Group is hiring a Production Team Lead for a contract-to-hire opportunity for our client located in the Nashua, NH area. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong production experience who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor while also supporting a team. The Team Lead will assist the Production Supervisor, coordinate daily workstation activities, operate laser equipment, perform quality checks, troubleshoot first-level production issues, and help ensure the team meets safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser equipment and perform production duties while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate daily activities within an assigned workstation and help ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assign team members to specific tasks based on workload and individual capabilities.
• Support and motivate team members to meet quality, productivity, and throughput expectations.
• Serve as a technical resource for first-level production issues and proactively communicate problems to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate proper work procedures and provide hands-on training to team members as needed.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform quality control checks and verify production counts and documentation.
• Complete production sheets, reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure team members have the materials and supplies needed to complete their work.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products into and out of the work area.
• Assist with preparing finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Communicate production issues, delays, and other concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Provide feedback regarding team member performance related to quality and productivity.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and share process updates and best practices with the workstation team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating laser or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or senior production employee.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience training or mentoring production employees.
• Experience with production documentation, quality checks, and manufacturing procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.

Pay rate up to $22 per hour depending on experience #INDSUCC