3rd Shift Production Lead

milkrite InterPuls Inc • Johnson Creek, WI

5d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Lead, you'll serve as the connection between leadership and the production floor—guiding team members, supporting training efforts, promoting accountability, and helping ensure production goals are achieved safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, developing others, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience in a lead, team lead, trainer, or supervisory capacity.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Experience training and developing employees.
• Previous experience in production leadership within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and champion a people-first safety culture.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and supported.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees while providing ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
• Reinforce compliance with company policies, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Monitor daily production activities to help ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are met.
• Communicate shift performance, trends, and concerns through established communication processes.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to align staffing, resources, and materials with production demands.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help implement sustainable solutions using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proactively address and escalate issues that could impact safety, quality, delivery, or employee morale.
• Assist with production activities as needed to support team and business objectives.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 13 holidays (including time off between Christmas and New Year)
• Multiple medical plan options including a $0 employee contribution option
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage with strong wage replacement
• Cross-training
• Development programs
• Educational assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED