Production Lead

Production Lead

Now hiring for a Production Lead Location: Kansas City, MO Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour Schedule: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Off Tuesday & Sunday Every Product Starts with You. Join us as a Production Lead in Kansas City and be the start of something real. You'll run machines, assemble parts, or pack goods that ship around the world. It's hands-on work with fair pay and room to grow. Staffmark is seeking a Working Team Leader to support production operations during peak times. This hands-on role spends most of the shift performing production work while assisting with employee training, shift support, safety compliance, and communication between temporary employees, customer leadership, and the Staffmark team.

Job Duties

• Assist with training and onboarding new employees
• Support shift start-ups and employee check-ins
• Answer questions and provide guidance on production tasks
• Promote safety compliance and proper PPE usage
• Monitor work quality and productivity standards
• Communicate issues to customer leadership and Staffmark
• Help ensure production goals and quotas are met
• Provide ongoing support to team members as needed

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

Ability to work safely in manufacturing and production environments. Ability to follow written work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required. Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred. Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset. Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Production Lead.

Physical Capabilities

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift. Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery. Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.