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David Careers

Production Lead

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staffmarkRichardson (TX)
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersMachine Shops

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$27.00 per hour

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About the role

Now hiring for a Production Lead
Location: Plano, TX
Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift Mon-Fri, sometimes Saturdays, Need to be available as early as 6am and as late as 6pmBe the Reason the Shift Runs Right Looking for Production Lead jobs in Plano where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Supervisor career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Job Duties:
  • Promote safety in the workplace daily; lead and direct Safety Program on a team as defined on the respective area.
  • Lead safety discussions with associates, audit associate safety practices during walk around
  • Attendance - be present for scheduled shifts and additional management team meetings as necessary
  • Read, review, suggest improvement and follow issued production schedule
  • Provide on-the-job training for associates in all areas of their job duties
  • Maintain housekeeping standards 5s by inspecting each line.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality, productivity, cost efficiency and working environment in the department.
  • Follow and Maintain department procedure and work instructions updating as necessary
  • Maintain compliance with QMS system; QA Scrap & First Piece Approvals
  • Report all safety, human resources, quality, scrap and production issues to manager
Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.
Experience Requirements: Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or related industrial environment. Experience leading employees, coordinating production activities, or providing day-to-day direction to a production team. Knowledge of production processes, workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity expectations. Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to use basic computer systems, production tracking software, reports, and operational documentation. Ability to lead by example, hold team members accountable, and respond effectively to changing production priorities.3 years minimum of proven Press brake experience and automation a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
  • Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
  • Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
  • Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Production Lead.
  • Strong organizational, Leadership & administrative Skills. • Operate a forklift (preferred)
  • Physical Capabilities
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
  • Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 75lbs.
  • Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.
  • Ability to Stand, bend, and perform repetitive movements as required.
  • Ability to use hand dexterity and perform tasks requiring manual coordination.
  • Ability to see clearly and distinguish colors accurately.
Benefits: Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving. Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams."The people are all great hard workers, and they really care about you. There's always room to advance in your career at Staffmark." - Tyler, Staffmark Associate
What You Will Do: As a Production Lead you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. A Production Lead brings leadership directly onto the manufacturing floor, where schedules become real work and production goals depend on people performing together. These supervisors keep operations moving by coordinating employees, monitoring performance, solving problems, reinforcing safety and quality, and maintaining accountability throughout the shift. The Production Lead requires the confidence to make decisions, the experience to recognize problems, and the communication skills to lead a diverse production team. Great supervisors respect the process, know their numbers, coach their crew, and understand that leadership is demonstrated through consistent actions rather than a job title. This profession provides an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals who are ready to run the floor, lead with pride, and take the next step in their production leadership careers.

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