Tile Production Lead — Mon-Fri, Hands-On Leader

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Matern Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Lead for a tile manufacturer in Doswell, VA.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll keep daily production moving safely and efficiently while coordinating workflow, supporting operators, and ensuring quality and productivity goals are met. You’ll work closely with the team, operating equipment, handling changeovers, training employees, tracking results, and communicating priorities to keep the line on track.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing/production, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Comfort around moving machinery with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Cover equipment positions as needed for most of the shift while coordinating and supporting the team
• Perform basic daily maintenance, housekeeping, and changeovers to support smooth operations
• Use Excel to track production, downtime, scrap, and other basic daily numbers
• Use the internal system to keep work orders and inventory information accurate
• Be vigilant, communicate issues clearly, and help put better standards in place
• Coordinate staffing and workflow and escalate issues to management as needed
• Train and coach operators; set expectations, monitor performance, and communicate priorities

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Excel data entry

Inventory systems

Continuous improvement

Forklift operation

Team coordination

Tools

Excel

Inventory system

Job description

Matern Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Lead for a tile manufacturer in Doswell, VA.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll keep daily production moving safely and efficiently while coordinating workflow, supporting operators, and ensuring quality and productivity goals are met. You’ll work closely with the team, operating equipment, handling changeovers, training employees, tracking results, and communicating priorities to keep the line on track.