Production Line Lead

Gilmer Warehouse•Cochran, GA

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Gilmer is hiring a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production operations at its flagship facility in Cochran, Georgia. This hands-on leadership position manages approximately 15–25 employees and helps ensure safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer requirements are met. The role offers a path to Production Supervisor and opportunities for advancement and leadership development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, packaging, co-packing, or industrial operations experience.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to motivate, train, and lead employees.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with safety, quality, and production standards.
Attention to detail.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work around conveyors, forklifts, and production equipment and comply with safety and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, Team Lead, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a production team of 15–25 employees.
Assign workstations and manage daily staffing needs.
Monitor line performance, productivity, and quality standards.
Ensure products are packaged, labeled, assembled, and palletized according to customer specifications.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production goals.
Train, coach, and develop team members.
Complete production documentation and quality records.
Identify and escalate production, equipment, inventory, or quality issues.
Assist with line setups, changeovers, and startup activities.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Conduct daily inventory reconciliation for finished goods and in-process materials.