Production Team Lead - Motion Solutions

Production Team Lead - Motion Solutions

The Production Team Lead supports daily production activities across assembly and testing operations to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and according to schedule. This role performs and guides production tasks such as component assembly, hydraulic power unit build-up, set-up, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, equipment readiness, and documentation. The Production Team Lead provides day-to-day direction to production team members, reinforces safety and quality standards, helps resolve production issues, and partners with supervision, engineering, and quality teams to improve workflow, product quality, and overall production output.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities across assembly and testing areas, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to schedule.
• Coordinate team assignments, monitor workflow, communicate priorities, and help remove barriers that may impact production output or delivery commitments.
• Perform and support assembly of hydraulic power units and related products, including component installation, hose and fitting assembly, mechanical build-up, and preparation for testing.
• Set up, operate, and oversee pressure, flow, leak, functional, and performance testing to verify products meet specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, and customer specifications to confirm proper assembly and performance requirements.
• Inspect materials, components, in-process work, finished assemblies, machinery, tools, and test equipment for defects, readiness, and compliance with quality expectations.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical issues and guide team members through practical problem resolution, rework, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production supervision, engineering, quality, and other departments to resolve non-conformances, material issues, rework needs, testing delays, and production constraints.
• Train and mentor production team members on safe work practices, assembly methods, testing procedures, equipment use, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain required production records, inspection reports, test results, calibration records, corrective actions, and other quality documentation.
• Monitor tools, equipment, test stands, instrumentation, and work areas for proper operation, calibration status, cleanliness, organization, and readiness for use.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, production flow, throughput, standard work, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain an organized production environment that meets safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in hydraulics, mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance of hydraulic systems or related industrial equipment preferred.
• Previous lead, senior technician, trainer, or informal team leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic power units, assembly processes, production workflow, test stands, instrumentation, calibration requirements, and manufacturing environments preferred.
• The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities may be achieved through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of hydraulic components, including pumps, valves, actuators, cylinders, motors, accumulators, filters, hoses, fittings, reservoirs, and related production materials.
• Ability to read and apply hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, assembly procedures, and technical test procedures.
• Knowledge of production assembly methods, safe equipment use, quality checks, inspection practices, and standard work expectations.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors, multimeters, data acquisition systems, diagnostic equipment, and standard production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, and automated test systems preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable ISO, ASME, customer, internal production, testing, and quality standards preferred.
• Ability to provide day-to-day direction, mentor others, reinforce expectations, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Effective communication skills with production team members, technicians, engineering, quality, supervisors, and other departments.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing production needs, and support schedule commitments in a demanding environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, ERP systems, and electronic quality or production records.
• Safety-first mindset and collaborative approach.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in a production, assembly, and testing environment with exposure to hydraulic equipment, production tools, test stands, shop noise, moving equipment, and pressurized systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, crouch, kneel, and use hands and arms for extended periods while performing assembly, testing, troubleshooting, inspection, and production support activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 70 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting devices as appropriate.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to all safety procedures is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Additional Information:

MFCP Participates in E-Verify

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen, and DMV record review, along with reference checks.

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