Production Team Lead - Growth, PTO & 401(k)

Thorlabs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ seeks a production team lead to supervise a crew responsible for assembling and testing components and systems. You will prioritize work, read plans, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in production or assembly, a high school diploma, strong English communication, basic math, and proficiency with computers. Travel and PPE compliance may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate in English and perform basic math.
• Proficient using a computer.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of processes and operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of employees and prioritizes work.
• Reads and follows plans and distributes jobs appropriately.
• Fulfills production duties and completes required paperwork.
• Ensures customizing demand is met.
• Organizes, leads, and trains employees to meet guidelines and time frames.
• Complies with company policies and safety requirements.
• Ensures management needs are met.
• Participates in interviews as needed.
• Informs planners of potential missed dates.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Computer proficiency

Troubleshooting

Process knowledge

Organization skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ seeks a production team lead to supervise a crew responsible for assembling and testing components and systems. You will prioritize work, read plans, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in production or assembly, a high school diploma, strong English communication, basic math, and proficiency with computers. Travel and PPE compliance may be required.