Production Team Leader

Exegistics; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Workout Facility

Job summary

LINAK is seeking a capable Production Team Leader for the Louisville, KY area to guide daily floor operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will lead assemblers, assign tasks, and monitor performance in a lean manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes developing employees, maintaining standardized work, and partnering with Quality/Engineering to resolve issues. A strong work ethic and leadership presence are essential for success on the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Technical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Goal-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production cell activities to achieve productivity and efficiency goals.
• Assign work based on production demand and employee training needs.
• Support employee development and communicate performance or disciplinary concerns to leadership.
• Complete daily production reporting, performance tracking, and documentation.
• Coordinate work order administration and related paperwork.
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Provide leadership coverage for other Team Leaders as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment and lead 6S initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Word

Lean Manufacturing

6S

Manufacturing processes

Education

High School or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Production Team Leader - 3rd ShiftLouisville, KY AreaFull-Time | 3rd Shift (9:30 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday-Friday) Competitive Pay + Excellent BenefitsJob SummaryLINAK is seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Team Leader to lead daily operations on our production floor. This role is responsible for setting the tone, attitude, and work culture within the manufacturing environment while leading a team of assemblers to successfully achieve production goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement.The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for developing employees while driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and 6S principles.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction LeadershipLead daily production cell activities to achieve productivity and efficiency goals.Assign work based on production demand and employee training needs.Support employee development and communicate performance or disciplinary concerns to leadership.Complete daily production reporting, performance tracking, and documentation.Coordinate work order administration and related paperwork.Troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns when necessary.Provide leadership coverage for other Team Leaders as needed.Quality & Process ImprovementEnsure compliance with standardized work instructions and quality standards.Support production training initiatives and verify training documentation.Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve production and supplier quality issues.Assist with process improvements and corrective actions.Safety, Lean & 6SPromote a safe work environment and ensure completion of all required safety training.Lead 6S initiatives and workplace organization efforts.Conduct routine audits and reinforce Lean Manufacturing principles.Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Associate's Degree in a related field preferred.1-3 years of manufacturing experience required.Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred.Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.Technical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing processes.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Goal-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.Schedule3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:30 PM - 6:30 AMTraining Period: New hires will spend approximately the first month on 1st or 2nd shift for onboarding and training.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) with Company ContributionPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysMaternity & Paternity LeaveShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityTuition ReimbursementTeladoc ServicesEmployee Incentive ProgramsOnsite Workout FacilityClimate-Controlled Manufacturing EnvironmentApply Today!Join a company that values teamwork, innovation, and employee development while offering long-term career growth opportunities.#INDKY