Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

MacLean-Fogg•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily manufacturing activities at its Phoenix, Arizona facility. This hands-on leadership role guides production employees, supports equipment operations, resolves production challenges, and helps the team meet safety, quality, and production goals. The position is on-site and pays $24.00–$29.00 per hour. The regular schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM, with occasional Friday or Saturday work as needed. Overtime may be required based on business needs. The role includes coordinating production workflows and assignments; setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment; monitoring production and quality; completing records; communicating across shifts and teams; coaching employees; and supporting process improvements. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and includes physical activity such as extended standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, it designs and manufactures engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. The company describes shared commitments to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship. Eligible employees have access to benefits subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements. A pre-employment drug screen is required after a conditional offer.

Requirements

4–6 years of manufacturing or production experience.
Demonstrated experience operating production equipment and supporting manufacturing operations.
Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and production workflows.
Ability to perform moderately complex equipment-related tasks, troubleshoot operational problems, and recognize when issues require escalation.
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain the necessary certification.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing production priorities.
Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production activities, assign tasks, and adjust team assignments to maintain efficient workflows, balance workloads, and meet safety, quality, and production targets.
Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment; assist with production equipment operation as needed.
Monitor equipment performance, address routine technical and quality issues, and escalate complex concerns to supervisors or management.
Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for quality compliance, and ensure production records, logs, and documentation are complete and accurate.
Communicate production status, priorities, and challenges between shifts; collaborate with maintenance, quality, and materials teams to resolve operational issues and maintain adequate supplies.
Guide production employees on work instructions, equipment operation, manufacturing processes, company procedures, and safe working practices.
Collect production performance data, support operational reporting, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain organized and properly stocked workstations and equipment in accordance with 5S standards, and follow applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures.