Production Lead Hand

Aliaxis•Winchester, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead Hand leads and coordinates production activities during an assigned shift, supporting safety, quality, and productivity objectives. As a key point of contact between operators, supervisors, and management, this role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, assists with problem-solving, and helps ensure smooth plant operations. The position involves leading without direct authority, communicating across teams, and supporting operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous manufacturing experience in a production environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, such as Lead Hand, Team Lead, Trainer, or a similar role.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Working knowledge of workplace safety regulations and quality standards.
Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastic manufacturing, extrusion, or injection molding.
SAP experience.
Leadership training or manufacturing leadership coursework.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support daily production activities and provide the Production Supervisor with an additional set of eyes and ears on the manufacturing floor.
Coordinate and assign work activities to production team members to meet production goals.
Monitor equipment, processes, and workflow to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Promote and enforce safety, quality, and operational standards.
Conduct shift handovers and communicate important production updates.
Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting production employees.
Maintain accurate production records, downtime reporting, and incident documentation.
Identify operational issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Human Resources, and Production leadership to resolve issues and improve performance.
Perform operator duties when needed to support staffing requirements and production continuity.
Lead by example and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.