Production Team Lead I

Milgard Manufacturing LLC•Fife, WA

8d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is a hands-on leader supporting daily operations in the Powder Coating Department. Working closely with the Shift Supervisor, the role helps drive safety, quality, productivity, and team member engagement while ensuring production schedules and customer requirements are met. The Production Lead provides direction and support to team members, assists with equipment and process troubleshooting, coordinates departmental workflow, and supports training and continuous improvement. The position works actively on the production floor and provides direct labor support as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with mandatory overtime flexibility. The position is based in Fife, Washington, and pays $27.00–$34.00 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. MITER Brands is a manufacturer of residential windows and doors serving homeowners, builders, dealers, and commercial customers across North America. It describes its culture as safety-first and focused on teamwork, accountability, innovation, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of manufacturing experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately read a tape measure.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Lead, Trainer, or Supervisory role.
Experience in powder coating, paint systems, finishing operations, or related manufacturing processes.
Forklift operation experience.
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
Experience working with production metrics, quality systems, and employee training.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Powder Coating operations in accordance with safety, quality, and production standards.
Support the Shift Supervisor in coordinating staffing, workflow, and production priorities.
Assign work, provide direction, and ensure team members have the tools and resources needed to work safely and effectively.
Monitor production output, quality, downtime, and departmental performance metrics.
Troubleshoot equipment, process, and product quality issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
Ensure manufacturing orders, production documentation, and quality records are completed accurately and on time.
Train, coach, and support team members on standard operating procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and other departments to support operational goals.
Perform production duties and operate equipment as needed to maintain productivity and customer commitments.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and environmental procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Provide a thorough and organized shift handoff to incoming personnel.
Demonstrate and promote MITER Brands' Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous Improvement, and Profitable Partnerships.