Production Team Lead

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Plano, Texas seeks a Production Team Leader for the 3rd shift to supervise a 10–25 person manufacturing team, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will plan schedules, monitor performance, manage expenses, drive continuous improvement, and support hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed. This role requires 4–6 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience and a Bachelor's degree; must be able to work the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of manufacturing, production, and supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10–25 person team on 3rd shift to meet production targets.
• Plan schedules, monitor performance, and enforce policies.
• Coordinate materials and resources for on-time production.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage controllable expenses (scrap, consumables, costs).
• Oversee hiring, training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide daily reporting and align with other functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Lean knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Office software

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Team Leader (3rd Shift)

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

Summary

This position is a first-line supervisory role on 3rd Shift (11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m) responsible for leading a team of approximately 10–25 employees and typically reports to a second-level manager. The role provides direct oversight of employees performing routine operational activities within a specific function or work group. Responsibilities include contributing to annual objectives and plans, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and supporting the development and implementation of functional procedures.

Work is performed within established standards, policies, and operational practices. The supervisor receives assignments in the form of goals and priorities and utilizes established processes to achieve departmental objectives. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, executing budget-related activities, monitoring performance, and enforcing policies and procedures. Decisions made in this role can significantly impact operational efficiency, production schedules, quality standards, and departmental performance targets.

The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership by assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring team members achieve established goals using approved guidelines and procedures. The role participates in recruitment activities, including interviewing and hiring, conducts performance evaluations, recommends compensation adjustments, and initiates disciplinary actions when required. Additional responsibilities include approving overtime and managing employee work schedules. Regular interaction occurs with team members, peers, and, where applicable, external contacts under established communication guidelines.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Receives daily production schedules from the planning function and coordinates the receipt of materials for manufacturing, modification, or repair activities through logistics.
• Aligns personnel, equipment, materials, and other operational resources to ensure the timely production of high-quality products while maintaining budget expectations.
• Identifies production constraints and implements corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Manages controllable operating expenses, including scrap, consumables, and other production-related costs.
• Analyzes production limitations and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and operational performance.
• Oversees team performance, engagement, and development to ensure quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives are consistently achieved.
• Ensures return-to-work interviews and first-level disciplinary procedures are conducted promptly, fairly, and professionally.
• Must be able to work 3rd Shift
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production methods, and associated tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of business operations and the impact of decisions on customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery, and overall profitability (WOR/MOR/RCC).
• Ability to coordinate multiple resources effectively to achieve production, quality, and output targets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to train, motivate, develop, and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in common business software applications
• General Lean knowledge
• Daily reporting required
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Responsibilities may require extended periods of visual concentration while working with computer systems, reports, and detailed operational data.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• All duties are performed in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Typical Experience

• Four to six years of relevant manufacturing, production, & supervisory experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography