Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to get the best out of a team? We're looking for a Manufacturing Team Lead / Lead Operator to take an active role on the production floor, lead by example, and help drive daily operational success. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience and a natural leadership mindset who enjoys coaching others, solving problems, and keeping production moving. You'll work alongside operators while helping establish expectations, improve efficiency, and create a safe, productive work environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead, guide, and support production team members to maintain an efficient workflow and meet daily production goals.
- Serve as the first point of contact for operational questions, troubleshooting, and day-to-day problem-solving.
- Train and develop team members, reinforcing work standards, procedures, and performance expectations.
- Promote a strong safety culture by demonstrating safe work practices and holding team members accountable.
- Monitor production activities to ensure quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, minimize downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
- Help address production challenges and communicate concerns or improvement opportunities to management.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
- Partner with Supervisors and Area Managers to achieve departmental goals related to safety, delivery, and cost.
What We're Looking For
- At least 2 years of manufacturing or production experience.
- Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support others.
- Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced production environment.
- Dependable, organized, and self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, production documents, or drawings.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct-hire, full-time opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Profit-sharing opportunity.
- Health and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral program.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- A stable, growing manufacturing environment where your leadership and contributions make a difference.
Position Details
Location: Avon, Ohio Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Work Environment: On-site / Manufacturing Floor