Production Team Lead - Manufacturing

Central Moloney • Panama City Beach, FL

5h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Central Moloney is hiring a hands-on Production Team Lead to guide its Welding & Metal Fabrication team at its Panama City, Florida manufacturing facility near the airport. The role leads welders and fabricators through daily production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. Welding experience is not required to be considered, although related experience and technical knowledge are beneficial.

The position is in the Weld/Metal Fab department and reports to the Production Supervisor. Due to current production demands, mandatory overtime, including Friday and Saturday shifts, is required. This schedule is expected to continue through the end of the year but may change based on business needs. The position is safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol screening. The facility is tobacco-free.

Central Moloney has manufactured distribution transformers and transformer components since 1949 and holds ISO 9001 certification. The company emphasizes product quality, on-time reliability, and operational excellence. The position offers starting pay of $25–$27 per hour, with the stated annual equivalent of $52,000–$56,160, based on experience, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, stable year-round employment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, stand and bend, and work in varying conditions on the production floor for extended periods.
• Availability for flexible hours and overtime as production demands require, including currently mandatory Friday and Saturday shifts.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, or Stick, or similar processes, and fabrication techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to give clear direction in a fast-paced production environment.
• Analytical mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.
• Commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Welding, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, or previous manufacturing team lead experience; described as a plus but not required.
• Two years of experience in welding and/or metal fabrication in a manufacturing environment; preferred.
• Prior experience in a lead, mentoring, or supervisory capacity; preferred.
• Vocational training or a welding certification, such as AWS or equivalent; a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily welding and metal fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and fabrication output for compliance with company standards, blueprints, and specifications.
• Train and onboard welders and fabricators, sharing best practices and reinforcing proper techniques.
• Coach team members on the production floor and provide real-time performance feedback.
• Promptly communicate production bottlenecks, equipment issues, and quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Enforce welding and metal fabrication safety protocols, including personal protective equipment compliance and hazard awareness.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output tracking, scrap logs, and shift reports.
• Work with the Production Supervisor on workflow planning and staffing adjustments.
• Motivate team members to meet daily targets and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Stable, year-round employment.
• Opportunities for career advancement; the company promotes from within.
• Starting pay of $25–$27 per hour ($52,000–$56,160 annually), based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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