Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Now hiring for a Production Lead
Location: Louisville, KY
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: A Shift – Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM
Respect the Process. Run the Floor.
Looking for Production Lead jobs in Louisville 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 Lead career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Job Duties
- Lead by example while supporting daily production, quality, and safety objectives.
- Operate production machinery and assist with manufacturing processes.
- Assemble materials and load raw materials into production lines.
- Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
- Review product documentation and ensure production records are accurate.
- Package finished goods for shipment and distribution.
- Resolve production issues and assist operators in maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Transport materials throughout the facility as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by properly disposing of scrap materials and debris.
- Train, support, and motivate team members while helping achieve production targets.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational success.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to follow production instructions and quality standards.
Experience Requirements
- Previous manufacturing, production, printing, or fast-paced industrial experience preferred.
- Prior leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience is a plus.
- Candidates with strong leadership potential, communication skills, and a positive work ethic will be considered.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, organize workflow, and support production goals.
- Strong attendance, dependability, and teamwork skills required.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and material handling.
- Comfortable working around production machinery and equipment.
- Steel-toe footwear required.
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.
When 4 out of 5 of the crew say they’d bring their friends on board, with us you know you’re doing it right.
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.
- Operates machinery to assist in the production process. ??
- Assemble materials as required. ??
- Inspect finished products for defects to ensure quality standards are met. ??
- Assist in the loading of raw materials to the production lines. ??
- Transport raw materials from one place to another. ??
- Reviews products for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy. ??
- Pack goods to be shipped. ??
- When problems arise, resolves issues with operators and team. ??
- Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, paper, strapping, etc., maintaining a safe and clean work environment. ??
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
A Production Lead supports manufacturing success by building a production team that understands what needs to be done and why it matters. The role combines daily supervision with coaching, training, problem-solving, documentation, and continuous improvement.
The Production Lead assigns work, monitors production, reinforces procedures, supports employee development, and helps create a workplace where expectations are clear. Strong supervisors know that productivity improves when employees have the training, tools, information, and leadership they need to succeed.
This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy developing people while delivering measurable production results.