Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead Job Description

The Team Lead oversees production employees on shift, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are consistently met while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees throughout the shift, providing clear direction and hands-on guidance.

• Monitor production activities to ensure efficiency, product quality, and safety goals are consistently achieved.

• Coach, train, and develop team members to build skills, improve performance, and support career growth.

• Assist with staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage for all production lines and shifts.

• Coordinate and support production changeovers to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.

• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and Warehouse teams to resolve problems quickly.

• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety protocols, and company policies at all times.

• Maintain accurate production documentation, records, and reports, including metrics and efficiencies.

• Track production metrics and efficiencies, and use data to identify improvement opportunities.

• Promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment by modeling appropriate behaviors and holding team members accountable.

• Support employee training and onboarding to ensure new hires understand processes, safety standards, and quality expectations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience leading production employees or line operators on the manufacturing floor.

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated experience coaching employees and driving accountability within a team.

• Ability to troubleshoot production and machine-related issues in real time.

• Experience with GMP and food safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with changeovers and production scheduling.

• Experience tracking production metrics and efficiencies and using them to guide decisions.

• Background working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and Warehouse teams.

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey expectations and feedback.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop team members.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to changing schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Production supervision and production management experience.

• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

• Well-developed supervisory and management skills in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience in employee training and onboarding programs.

• Comfort using production documentation and reporting tools.

• Ability to promote and maintain a positive, team-oriented culture on the production floor.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and strong support for your long-term growth and well-being. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following your date of hire and include medical, dental, and vision coverage with low co-pays and a modest deductible, as well as short-term and long-term disability options and voluntary life insurance for you and your family. Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage is provided after a short waiting period, along with a competitive 401(k) plan featuring a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4.5% and full vesting. You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program, education assistance and tuition discounts, and a child/dependent care assistance program. Performance and recognition are rewarded through referral bonuses, monthly production incentives, a monthly recognition program, and perfect attendance incentives that can earn you additional paid time off. You will start with generous PTO that increases annually, and you will enjoy practical perks such as company-provided uniforms, a protective shoe stipend, and an employee lounge with a free coffee bar. The organization also invests in your growth through ongoing training and development programs.

Work Environment

This role is based in a high-volume food and beverage manufacturing facility with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will work 12-hour shifts following a structured rotating schedule. Day schedules include Sunday through Tuesday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Wednesday from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening schedules include Sunday through Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or Wednesday from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The environment is fast-paced and requires consistent adherence to GMP and food safety standards, along with close collaboration with Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and Warehouse teams. Company-provided uniforms and a protective shoe stipend support safety and comfort on the production floor, and employees can take breaks in an on-site lounge with a free coffee bar.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pittston, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits & Incentives • Benefits start 1st of month following DOH o Health (company pays 65% of monthly premium) low co-pays/ $1k deductible o Dental o Vision o Short term & long term disability o Voluntary Life for EE, Spouse & Child o Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity supplemental benefits • Company paid Basic Life & ADD for employee after 180days benefit = 1 year salary up to $50k or $100k based on position level • 401k after 90 days – company provides $1:$1 match up to 4.5%, fully vested • Employee Assistance Program • Education Assistance Program and Tuition Discounts • Child/Dependent Care Assistance Program • Referral Bonus incentive program (up to 3K per referral) • Monthly Production incentive program (150/month) • Company provided uniforms • Protective shoe stipend (125/annually) • Monthly All Start recognition program (200/if selected) • Paid Time Off (2 weeks upon DOH) increases annually • Perfect Attendance Incentive program (earn additional PTO hours up to 40hrs annually) • Employee lounge with free coffee bar and snacks • Training and development programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittston,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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