Production team lead

Production Lead (2nd Shift - 4-Day Work Week)

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday - Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM (Enjoy 3-Day Weekends!)

Pay Range: $24.00 - $32.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Why Apply? Join a positive, respectful, team-first culture! Enjoy a steady 4-day work schedule-giving you every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off-alongside competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Job Summary We are seeking an energetic 2nd Shift Production Lead to oversee evening floor operations. You will guide daily manufacturing activities, keep machinery running smoothly, and support our team. As the primary link between workers and management, you will drive quality, safety, and a high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities to hit production goals and coordinate with maintenance to resolve downtime.
• Leadership & Coaching: Assign daily tasks, manage shift schedules, onboard new hires, and provide performance coaching.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce quality checklists, inspect finished products, and implement root-cause corrective actions for defects.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations, PPE usage, 5S standards, and GMP/food safety guidelines.
• Reporting & KPIs: Track daily metrics, yields, and downtime; deliver end-of-shift reports and ensure smooth shift handoffs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, 5S principles, and GMPs (SQF experience is a major plus!).
• Skills: strong communication, coaching abilities, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic KPI data entry.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand/walk the floor for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay ($24.00 - $32.00/hr)
• Guaranteed 3-day weekends every week!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Ready to lead on the floor?

Apply today to connect with a Randstad recruiter and take the next step in your career!

salary: $49,920 - $66,560 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 4 PM - 2:30 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Floor Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities to hit production goals; coordinate directly with maintenance to resolve mechanical downtime.
• Leadership & Coaching: Assign daily tasks, manage shift schedules, onboard new hires, and provide ongoing performance coaching.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce strict compliance with quality checklists, inspect finished products, and implement root-cause corrective actions for defects.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations, safety guidelines, PPE usage, 5S standards, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) / food safety guidelines.
• Reporting & KPIs: Track daily production metrics, yields, and downtime; deliver concise end-of-shift reports and ensure smooth shift handoffs.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time

Skills

• Supervising
• Leading
• Line Management
• Coaching
• Motivating
• Influencing
• Instructing
• Providing Feedback
• Operations
• Manufacturing
• Quality Control

Qualifications

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

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.