Production Team Lead

Accelera; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Missouri seeks a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring schedules are met with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a high-performance culture within the facility.

Responsibilities include TPM, 5S, and Lean initiatives; mentoring staff; and ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and cGMP requirements. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years in supervisory or logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FDA regulatory standards.
• Experience in budgeting and achieving inventory targets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and production targets.
• Champion safety with rigorous protocols and a hazard-free workspace.
• Monitor output against quality standards aligned with FDA, ISO and cGMP.
• Improve costs by optimizing labor efficiency and yield data.
• Lead daily Gemba walks and manage visual management boards.
• Oversee TPM and keep equipment at peak performance.
• Drive 5S and Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Mentor production staff to sustain morale, attendance, and excellence.

Skills

Production experience

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge

Budget & inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As a Production Team Lead, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules are met with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a high-performance culture within the facility.

About the Role

As a Production Team Lead, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules are met with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a high-performance culture within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and support production targets.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing rigorous protocols and maintaining a hazard-free workspace.
• Monitor production output against quality standards, ensuring full compliance with FDA, ISO, and cGMP requirements.
• Optimize operational costs by managing labor efficiency and product yield data.
• Facilitate daily Gemba walks and manage visual management boards to track team performance.
• Oversee Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and ensure equipment is operating at peak performance.
• Drive 5S and Lean manufacturing objectives to eliminate waste and improve process flow.
• Mentor and lead production staff to maintain high morale, attendance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or logistics management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FDA regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and meet inventory objectives.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.