Production Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Production Lead

Chesapeake, VA

$21/hr.-$26/hr.(Based on Experience)

⏰ Contract-to-Hire

Onsite

Now Hiring: Production Leads

A growing food manufacturing operation in Chesapeake, VA is seeking experienced Production Leads to support facility growth and daily production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have manufacturing leadership experience and are looking to play a key role in building and developing a growing production team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can effectively balance production responsibilities while motivating and developing employees on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and workflow activities
• Assign work and provide direction to production associates
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing employees
• Monitor production output, quality standards, and productivity metrics
• Ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns as needed
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines
• Support continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Collaborate with supervisors and management to achieve operational goals

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience supervising or leading production employees
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to train and develop team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Food manufacturing experience
• GMP and/or SQF environment experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Experience tracking production metrics and KPIs
• Forklift certification
• Packaging, assembly, or batching experience

Skills We Are Looking For

• Production & Manufacturing Operations
• Team Leadership
• Safety Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Assembly & Packaging
• Production Scheduling
• Quality Assurance
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Control
• Employee Training & Development

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing facility
• Production floor environment
• Temperature-controlled production and warehouse areas
• Standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift
• PPE required
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented operation

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help build a growing manufacturing operation
• Career advancement potential
• Stable and expanding industry
• Direct impact on operational success and facility growth
• Overtime opportunities available

Additional Information

• Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
• Immediate Openings Available
• Multiple Positions Available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.