Job Description

Production Team Lead

A production machine shop team lead supervises and coordinates shop personnel, manages day-to-day machining operations, and ensures production schedules and quality standards are met. This role is responsible for training and mentoring team members, resolving production issues, enforcing safety and process protocols, and collaborating with other departments to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Hours: 40-45 hours

Schedule: M-F

Qualifications

Key Roles

• Daily Production Targets
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Machine Reliability & Trouble Shooting
• Shop Safety & Cleanliness
• Part Quality & Improvements
• Help oversee personnel of the Swiss Production Shop
• Update Huddle Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead machine shop personnel, assigning and prioritizing work orders based on production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor daily production operations, ensuring quality of machined parts, efficient workflow, and adherence to established standards.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members on machining processes, safety protocols, and equipment use.
• Oversee machine setup, operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Manage resource allocation, including labor, materials, and tooling, to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory compliance standards within the shop.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, maintenance, and quality teams to solve production problems and drive process improvements.
• Maintain production records, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reports related to output, quality, and employee performance.
• Participate in hiring, scheduling, and performance appraisals of team members as needed.

Required Competencies

• Technical expertise in machining processes and equipment (CNC, swiss lathes, milling machines, CAD/CAM software).
• Leadership and team management skills to motivate, guide, and develop shop staff.
• Effective communication skills for sharing instructions, feedback, and updates with diverse teams.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to quickly resolve production issues.
• Quality control and attention to detail to ensure high standards in shop output and safety.
• Organizational and planning skills for managing schedules, resources, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to drive process optimization and efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly using hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly standing, talking, and hearing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.