Production Lead

Fathom Mfg • Hartland, WI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all post-production activities to ensure finished goods meet quality standards, production timelines, and customer requirements. This role leads post-production team members, coordinates workflows, resolves production issues, and drives continuous improvement across finishing, inspection, paint, and release processes. The Post-Production Lead plays a key role in maintaining efficiency, safety, and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or technical training preferred).
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and post-production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise and standard industrial conditions.
• Hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm. Some overtime and Saturdays may be required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical training preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily post-production activities, including finishing, assembly completion, inspection, labeling, packaging, and staging.
• Ensure production schedules and shipping deadlines are met by balancing labor, materials, and equipment availability.
• Monitor workflow and throughput to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Finishing, Painting, CNC, Additive, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless handoffs.
• Train, and mentor post-production operators and technicians.
• Ensure team members follow standard work instructions.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Ensure post-production processes comply with quality standards, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify finished products meet specifications prior to shipment or inventory release.
• Support audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives related to post-production.
• Complete shift reports, production documentation, and system transactions as required.
• Escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints to leadership in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company paid for Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment).
• 401k Plan
• Discounts on products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees