Production Team Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Boviet Solar; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boviet Solar is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide daily operations on the production floor and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. You will supervise Operators, allocate work, train staff, and coordinate with the Supervisor to meet targets.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of manufacturing or supervisory experience, strong communication and problem solving, and the ability to work overtime and different shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Previous team lead, lead operator, senior operator, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Operators during the assigned shift.
• Assign employees to production stations based on production requirements and employee qualifications.
• Monitor production activities to ensure work is completed according to established procedures.
• Communicate daily production goals and expectations to team members.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with managing daily production operations.
• Monitor production output, quality, efficiency, and downtime.
• Ensure employees follow SOPs, work instructions, and production procedures.
• Ensure employees properly use required PPE and follow all safety requirements.
• Monitor production lines for equipment problems, quality issues, and process concerns.
• Report equipment problems to the Production Supervisor and Maintenance Department.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting within the scope of training and authorization.
• Identify production bottlenecks and communicate issues to management.
• Perform quality checks and ensure employees follow established quality procedures.
• Immediately report defective or non-conforming materials or products.
• Assist with production changeovers, line start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new Production Operators.
• Demonstrate proper production procedures and safe work practices.
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees regarding work performance.
• Communicate attendance, performance, safety, quality, and conduct concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining accurate production records and documentation.
• Monitor material availability and report shortages to the appropriate department.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote teamwork and positive communication among employees.
• Conduct or assist with shift handoff communication.
• Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily production targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Boviet Solar is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide daily operations on the production floor and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. You will supervise Operators, allocate work, train staff, and coordinate with the Supervisor to meet targets.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of manufacturing or supervisory experience, strong communication and problem solving, and the ability to work overtime and different shifts as needed.