Team Lead

Aerotek; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Kentucky is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a 4–8 person production team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive productivity, quality, safety, and attendance standards while serving as the liaison between the team and Group Leaders.

You will collaborate with Maintenance to communicate equipment issues, support troubleshooting, and foster a positive, accountable culture. Overtime and night shift are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production or manufacturing team.
• Ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills for multiple tasks in a fast pace.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and curiosity about industrial equipment.
• Ability to report equipment issues clearly to Maintenance.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and policy compliance.
• Willingness to work night shift and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of 4–8 employees to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Monitor performance, attendance, productivity, and quality; provide feedback.
• Communicate team progress and needs to Group Leaders on a regular basis.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, safety practices, and company policies.
• Assist onboarding and training for new team members on processes and safety.
• Promote a safe, productive environment and address issues promptly.
• Operate production machinery as needed and support teammates with tasks.
• Document and report equipment malfunctions to Maintenance for timely action.
• Identify recurring issues and assist troubleshooting efforts on the floor.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Participate in problem-solving to reduce downtime and improve workflow.
• Hold associates accountable and address performance or behavior concerns professionally.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain smooth production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader

The Team Leader oversees a team of 4–8 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring that productivity, quality, safety, and attendance standards are consistently met. This role serves as the primary link between team members and Group Leaders, providing regular updates on performance, production progress, and workplace concerns. The Team Leader also collaborates closely with Maintenance to communicate equipment issues, recognize recurring machine breakdowns, and support efficient troubleshooting, while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of 4–8 employees in daily production activities to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to quality standards, providing feedback and corrective guidance as needed.
• Communicate team performance, staffing needs, and operational updates clearly and regularly to Group Leaders.
• Ensure employees follow work instructions, quality requirements, safety practices, and company policies at all times.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members, ensuring they understand processes, expectations, and safety procedures.
• Promote a safe, productive, and positive work environment by addressing issues promptly and reinforcing best practices.
• Operate production machinery as needed and support team members with machine operation tasks.
• Identify, document, and report equipment malfunctions to the Maintenance team in a timely and detailed manner.
• Recognize recurring machine issues and provide clear information on what the machine was doing before and during breakdowns to assist with troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Participate in problem-solving efforts to reduce downtime, improve workflow, and strengthen team performance.
• Hold production associates accountable for meeting expectations and, when necessary, address performance or behavior concerns in a professional manner.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth production flow and effective communication of operational priorities.

Essential Skills

• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred, particularly in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable in a fair and professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey expectations and feedback.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in learning industrial equipment and production processes.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and effectively communicate technical concerns and observations to Maintenance.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing or factory environment.
• Willingness and ability to work night shift and perform overtime as needed.
• Comfort with machine operation and production activities.
• Commitment to promoting safety, quality, and adherence to company policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation within a production or factory environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement activities.
• Experience disciplining or coaching production associates in a structured and respectful manner.
• Ability to learn unique production machinery over time and recognize common breakdown patterns.
• No specific industry or machinery background required; willingness to learn facility-specific equipment is highly valued.
• Interest in developing toward higher-level production leadership roles, such as production supervisor.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing operation that offers meaningful responsibility and clear opportunities for advancement. The organization values continuous learning and provides training on facility-specific equipment, allowing you to expand your technical and leadership skills over time. You can benefit from overtime opportunities and the potential to move into higher-level roles, such as production supervisor, as you demonstrate strong performance and leadership. The culture emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and accountability, creating an environment where your voice and ideas can help shape ongoing improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a factory/production environmen