Production Line Lead

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of an assigned production line, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role provides hands-on leadership to production team members, monitors line performance, ensures accurate production documentation, and serves as the first point of contact for operational issues throughout the shift.

Requirements

Previous leadership or team coordination experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
Proficient in basic mathematics and production documentation.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or production experience required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Line Lead experience preferred.
Experience in personal care, cosmetics, food manufacturing, or other fill/finish production environments is a plus.
Familiarity with cGMP standards and production documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of production associates to safely meet daily production schedules and output goals.
Monitor line performance throughout the shift, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
Ensure production lines are properly staffed, and employees are working safely and effectively.
Verify materials, bottles, caps, labels, and packaging components are available before production begins and communicate shortages proactively.
Maintain accurate production documentation including Production Fill Records (PFRs), downtime logs, cleaning logs, equipment logbooks, and production reports.
Monitor product quality throughout production by identifying and correcting issues such as: Loose caps, Crooked or incorrect labels, Improper lot codes, Underfilled products, Packaging defects.
Partner closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Material Handlers, and Production Supervisors to resolve production and quality concerns.
Assist with production line changeovers and help ensure efficient equipment setup between production runs.
Escalate equipment malfunctions, production delays, or material issues immediately to minimize downtime.
Conduct routine housekeeping inspections and ensure production areas remain clean, organized, and audit ready.
Update production communication boards and report end-of-shift production numbers and line performance to leadership.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.