Production Team Lead (1st Shift)

Location: Statesville, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality custom framing products, architectural mouldings, and decorative wood components used by customers across the retail, commercial, and residential markets. They are committed to producing exceptional products while fostering a safe, team-oriented work environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee first-shift production operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys leading by example, improving processes, and helping teams succeed.

Position Summary

As the Production Team Lead, you will supervise a team of more than 40 production associates, ensuring daily production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, supporting employee development, and driving continuous improvement throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of 40+ production associates during first shift.
  

• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.
  

• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
  

• Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer specifications.
  

• Train, coach, and support team members while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
  

• Assign daily work responsibilities and monitor employee performance.
  

• Communicate production priorities, updates, and operational issues with management.
  

• Enforce all company safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
  

• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
  

• Operate hand tools and assist with assembly and production tasks as needed.
  

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
  

• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
  

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams of 20 or more employees.
  

• Experience using hand tools in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
  

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
  

• Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
  

• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the production team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
  

• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required.
  

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and production equipment.
  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $25.00–$30.00 per hour
  

• Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off
  

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
  

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
  

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing production team and make a direct impact on operations

If you’re an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and creating a culture of safety and accountability, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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