Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Production Lead to work at a premier manufacturing client in North Charleston, SC. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $24-$25/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift, production shifts, Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings or weekends if necessary

Why you should apply to be Production Lead:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth and leadership.
  

• Work with a reputable manufacturing leader focused on safety and quality.
  

• Collaborative, supportive work environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
  

• Hands-on opportunity to develop your leadership and technical skills in a production setting.

What’s a typical day as Production Lead? You’ll be:

• Supervising and coordinating daily powder coating operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production.
  

• Leading and training powder coating technicians on safety, equipment operation, and application techniques.
  

• Monitoring and maintaining coating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine maintenance.
  

• Enforcing safety standards and ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
  

• Conducting quality inspections to ensure coatings meet customer specifications and industry standards.
  

• Implementing process improvements to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance coating quality.
  

• Maintaining production schedules, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  

• Documenting and reporting production metrics, quality issues, and safety incidents.
  

• Collaborating with other departments (manufacturing, quality, maintenance) to optimize workflow.
  

• Supporting inventory management for coating supplies and materials.
  

• Fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement within the team.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have proven leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
  

• Possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
  

• Are comfortable working independently and making decisions on the production floor.
  

• Have technical knowledge of powder coating or paint processes (preferred, but can be taught).
  

• Can stand for extended periods, perform repetitive movements, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  

• Are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and noise, and can use appropriate PPE.
  

• Are flexible to work 2nd shift, including evenings or weekends as needed.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Production Lead today!

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