Production team lead

Production Lead (Working Lead) - 1st Shift Lead from the Front, Not the Sidelines Are you an expert setup professional looking for leadership growth? Or a manager who misses getting your hands dirty? We are seeking a hands-on Production Lead to own our primary high-volume line. This isn't a clipboard-carrying role; you'll be the technical backbone of our first shift, troubleshooting machinery and mentoring a tight-knit crew of 4 to 8 operators.

Why You'll Love This Role

• True Culture of Respect: We eliminate rigid hierarchy. Your expertise is deeply valued by operators and management alike.
• The Perfect Shift: Enjoy real work-life balance with a M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM schedule. No grueling night shifts.
• Direct Rewards: Your hard work pays off via lucrative quarterly incentive bonuses tied directly to the metrics you control.

Perks & Benefits That Make Us Special

• Top-Tier Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour + built-in overtime opportunities.
• Financial Future: Excellent 401(k) program with a strong company match.
• Premium Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Career Growth: Partner daily with the Plant Manager to gain valuable operational insights.

What You'll Do Technical Mastery (Primary Focus)

• Machine Setup: Act as the technical expert for our production line, focusing on hydraulic stamping presses (non-metallics).
• Rapid Changeovers: Perform frequent tooling changeovers multiple times a day to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting & PM: Optimize feed and control systems, diagnose mechanical issues on the fly, and perform daily preventative maintenance checks.

Team Leadership (Secondary Focus)

• Daily Strategy: Partner with the Plant Manager each morning to map out production goals and shift priorities.
• Coaching & Delegation: Assign jobs to 4-8 operators, step in to train struggling team members, and maintain a high-respect, high-energy floor culture.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years in manufacturing machine setups and tooling changeovers.
• Press Expertise: Background with press stamping equipment (metal stamping transitions perfectly!). Experience with Preco Presses is a major plus.
• High EQ: A collaborative, calm-under-pressure communicator who naturally respects and lifts others up.

salary: $52,000 - $73,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Technical Mastery (Primary Focus)

• Tooling & Machine Setup: Act as the go-to technical expert for our production line, focusing on hydraulic stamping presses (specifically non-metallics).
• Rapid Changeovers: Efficiently manage and perform frequent tooling changeovers multiple times a day to keep downtime to an absolute minimum.
• System Calibration: Configure and optimize feed and control systems to bring complex mechanical machinery to peak operational status.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor run quality constantly; step in to diagnose, adjust, and resolve mechanical or setup issues on the fly.
• Proactive Maintenance: Perform quick, daily preventative maintenance checks (checking belt tension, greasing fittings) to support our on-site maintenance team.

Team Leadership & Culture (Secondary Focus)

• Daily Strategy: Partner with the Plant Manager every morning to review the schedule board, shift priorities based on customer data, and map out the day's wins.
• Empower Operators: Delegate specific jobs to your team of 4 to 8 operators once machines are fully calibrated and ready to roll.
• Coaching & Floor Support: Actively monitor performance and step in to train or tweak setups for operators who need a helping hand.
• Keep Spirits High: Foster a floor culture built on mutual respect. You're there to lift the team up during high-pace, high-demand production periods.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Presco Press
• Machine Setup
• Preventative Maintenance
• On The Job Coaching
• Performance Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.