Team Lead

Aerotek; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Team Lead for the Lima, OH area to oversee a 10–20 person production team on 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will manage 13–27+ machines, coordinate across maintenance, production, engineering and quality, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role is contract to hire with full onsite duties; pay ranges from $25.38 to $26.38 per hour, and eligibility for benefits is noted. Training and daily shift handoffs are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of 10–20 associates in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on safety, PPE compliance, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Excel and production-tracking tools to document performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team and address issues promptly.
• Enforce safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Prioritize work and manage part flow across lines.
• Communicate with maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Document daily reports and coordinate inter-shift communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

PPE compliance

Tools

Excel

Production tracking software

Job description

Team Lead - 2nd and 3rd shifts

As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 10-20 associates, including setups, production associates, and contingent workforce. You will manage 13-27+ machines and report to a shift supervisor, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team and address any issues, taking immediate action where necessary.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and enforce the wearing of PPE.
• Prioritize work and determine the order in which parts are processed.
• Communicate effectively with various departments such as maintenance, production, engineering, and quality.
• Document daily reports using Excel and oversee communication between shifts.
• Conduct shift handoff meetings and train new employees as needed.
• Monitor and ensure the team meets productivity targets.
• Utilize production tracking software and Microsoft Office for reporting and communication.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements.
• Be hands-on by filling in on the line, moving parts, and operating machinery when necessary.
• Address employee issues and ensure adherence to the FIFO (first in, first out) process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lima, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.38 - $26.38/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lima, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lima,OH.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characterisprotected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.