Production Lead

Job Description

Position Title: Bilingual Production Lead

Wage: $22.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am - 3:00pm

Our client in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a motivated and dependable Lead Production Associate to support daily production operations while providing leadership and guidance to production employees. This position serves as the primary point of contact on the production floor, ensuring employees are following company policies, safety procedures, and production standards while maintaining quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong communication skills who is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to effectively communicate with all team members.

Bilingual Production Lead Responsibilities:
- Lead and support production employees throughout the shift
- Assist with assigning employees to production lines and workstations
- Train new employees on job duties, safety procedures, and company expectations
- Ensure production goals and daily schedules are met
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and productivity
- Perform employee check-ins at the beginning of each shift
- Communicate staffing needs, attendance concerns, and production updates to supervisors
- Ensure employees are following all safety regulations and company policies
- Monitor product quality and report defects or production concerns immediately
- Assist in resolving minor production issues and escalate larger concerns to management
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Complete required production reports and documentation accurately
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote teamwork throughout the facility

Requirements for Bilingual Production Lead:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous manufacturing or production experience
- Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 lbs
- Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work in varying warehouse or production temperatures
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Leadership mindset with the ability to coach and develop employees
- Excellent attendance and reliability
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude with excellent customer service and teamwork skills

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