Weekend Night Manufacturing Team Lead – Hands-On

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Team Leader – Manufacturing to coordinate daily operations at our Lansing, MI site. The role involves leading a manufacturing team, assigning deliverables, and reporting progress while acting as a hands‑on operator to meet production targets.

The position is onsite with a weekend night schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00pm–6:30am). You will be the key liaison between the Manufacturing Manager and machine operators, ensuring clear communication and timely execution of production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of related work experience in manufacturing or machine operation.
• Experience in label manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP and ISO standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the execution of daily production tasks.
• Operate and support key manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Serve as a hands‑on operator while also supervising and coordinating team efforts.
• Liaise between Manufacturing Manager and machine operators to ensure clear communication.
• Schedule team activities in line with production planning requirements.
• Supervise and support team members in day‑to‑day operations.
• Step in for Supervisor or Manager during absences or off‑hours.
• Provide backup coverage for team members when required.
• Assemble product components to meet quality and production targets.
• Monitor and report on production performance and team metrics.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching and upskilling opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements.

Skills

Team leadership

Production coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Neogen is seeking a Team Leader – Manufacturing to coordinate daily operations at our Lansing, MI site. The role involves leading a manufacturing team, assigning deliverables, and reporting progress while acting as a hands‑on operator to meet production targets.

The position is onsite with a weekend night schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00pm–6:30am). You will be the key liaison between the Manufacturing Manager and machine operators, ensuring clear communication and timely execution of production goals.