Production Team Lead - Manufacturing

Central Moloney; Panama City Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Central Moloney is seeking a hands-on Welding/Metal Fabrication Team Lead at our Panama City, FL facility near the airport. You’ll guide a team of welders and fabricators, drive daily production goals, and uphold safety and quality standards.

We value leadership over welding experience; if you can motivate a team, provide coaching, and solve production challenges, we want to hear from you. Overtime is required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training or welding certification (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols is a plus.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse setting is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily welding and metal fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and fabrication output for compliance with standards and blueprints.
• Train and onboard new welders and fabricators, sharing best practices.
• Conduct on-the-floor coaching and provide real-time feedback.
• Identify bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns and escalate to supervisor.
• Enforce safety protocols including PPE and hazard awareness.
• Maintain production records, including output tracking and shift reports.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisor to plan workflow and staffing.
• Motivate team to meet targets and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Coaching

Training

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

AWS welding certification

Description du poste

$25–$27 per hour | Panama City, FL | Full-Time

Strong leadership skills? We'll help you learn the technical side!

Central Moloney is looking for a hands‑on Production Team Lead to help guide our Welding & Metal Fabrication team at our Panama City manufacturing facility near the airport.

You don't have to be an experienced welder to be considered. We're looking for someone who knows how to lead people, keep a team motivated, hold employees accountable, and help production run safely and efficiently.

If you've led a team in manufacturing, production, warehousing, or another fast‑paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Ok, now onto the Job Description! :

Department: Weld/Metal Fab
Work Location: Panama City, FL (Near Airport)
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Please Note: Due to current production demands, this position currently requires mandatory overtime, including Friday and Saturday shifts. This schedule is expected to continue through the end of the year but is subject to change based on business needs.

About Central Moloney (CMI)

Since 1949, Central Moloney has been a leader in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components. With our ISO 9001 certification, we remain committed to delivering high‑quality products, ensuring on‑time reliability, and pushing the boundaries of operational excellence. Join us in powering the future and becoming a key part of our dynamic team.

About the Role

As a Welding/Metal Fabrication Team Lead at Central Moloney, you'll play a critical hands‑on leadership role on our Panama City production floor. You'll be responsible for guiding a team of welders and fabricators through daily production goals while maintaining the quality, safety, and efficiency standards that CMI is known for. This isn't just a support role — you're the person your team looks to when they need direction, and the person leadership relies on to keep the floor moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily welding and metal fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and fabrication output to ensure compliance with CMI standards, blueprints, and specifications.
• Train and onboard new welders and fabricators, sharing best practices and reinforcing proper technique.
• Conduct on‑the‑floor coaching and provide performance feedback to team members in real time.
• Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly.
• Enforce all safety protocols specific to welding and metal fabrication, including PPE compliance and hazard awareness.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output tracking, scrap logs, and shift reports.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to support workflow planning and staffing adjustments.
• Motivate team members to meet daily targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

What you bring:

A plus, but not required: Welding, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, or previous manufacturing team lead experience.

• 2 years of experience in welding and/or metal fabrication in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, or similar) and fabrication techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction on a fast‑paced production floor.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem‑solving.
• Commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; vocational training or welding certification (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with the ability to stand, bend, and work in varying conditions for extended periods on the production floor.
• Availability for flexible hours and overtime as production demands require.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check and drug & alcohol screening.

Benefits:

• Benefits:
  • Starting pay of $25–$27/hr ($52,000–$56,160 annually), based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Stable, year‑round employment with a manufacturer that has been in business since 1949.
  • Real opportunities for career advancement — CMI promotes from within.

Fine Print / Legal Disclaimer:

Please note &Reviewthe following: This job is considered safety‑sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco‑free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e‑cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.

Recruitment Policy:No Third-Party Involvement We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third‑party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.