Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

OMCO Solar; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

OMCO Solar, part of the MacLean-Fogg family, seeks a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily manufacturing activities at our Phoenix, AZ facility. This hands-on leadership role directs production staff, supports equipment operations, and drives safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will oversee setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment, ensure records accuracy, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and optimize workflow.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating production equipment and supporting manufacturing operations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and production workflows.
• Ability to perform moderately complex equipment-related tasks, troubleshoot operational problems, and escalate when needed.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain certification.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities, assign tasks, and adjust team assignments to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Perform equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor equipment performance and escalate complex concerns to supervisors.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for quality compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate production status between shifts and resolve operational issues with other teams.
• Guide employees on work instructions, processes, and safe working practices.
• Collect production data and support reporting to identify efficiency improvements.
• Maintain organized, stocked workstations following 5S standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production equipment operation

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

Job Summary

OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily manufacturing activities at our Phoenix, AZ facility. In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll guide production employees, support equipment operations, resolve production challenges, and help your team meet safety, quality, and production goals.

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional Friday or Saturday work as needed
• Pay: $24.00-$29.00/hour
• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
• Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You\'ll Do as a Production Team Lead

• Coordinate daily production activities, assign tasks, and adjust team assignments to maintain efficient workflows, balance workloads, and meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Perform equipment setup, operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting. Assist with operating production equipment as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor equipment performance, address routine technical and quality issues, and escalation more complex concerns to supervisors or management.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for quality compliance. Ensure production records, logs, and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and challenges between shifts. Work with maintenance, quality, and materials teams to resolve operational issues and maintain adequate supplies.
• Guide production employees on work instructions, equipment operation, manufacturing processes, company procedures, and safe working practices.
• Collect production performance data, support operational reporting, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain organized, properly stocked workstations and equipment in accordance with 5S standards. Follow all applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

What You\'ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating production equipment and supporting manufacturing operations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and production workflows.
• Ability to perform moderately complex equipment‑related tasks, troubleshoot operational problems, and recognize when issues require escalation.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain the necessary certification.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing production priorities.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on position in a manufacturing environment. The role involves:

• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of production materials or components.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds as required.
• Working around moving manufacturing equipment, with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.
• Using manual dexterity to operate equipment, handle components, and assist with production activities.
• Visually inspecting parts and reading gauges, equipment indicators, and production documentation.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre‑employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean‑Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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Founded in 1955, OMCO is America’s premier factory‑direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed tilt solutions and the largest custom roll former in the United States with a nationwide footprint consisting of five manufacturing facilities that represents over 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of more than 50 active roll forming mills, and many other manufacturing operations.

We manufacture highly engineered shapes for many applications across a wide range of industries including components for truck bodies, trailers, material handling systems, data centers, solar panel frames, fixed tilt mounting systems, and single‑axis tracker solutions, as well as many more products. The OMCO brand consists of three divisions: OMCO Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication.