Production Team Leader

Brenntag • Durham, NC

3d

About The Position

The Production Team Leader oversees daily production operations, ensuring that orders are processed efficiently and accurately and that the warehouse remains clean and organized. The role supervises and supports production staff, coordinates with other departments, maintains inventory and equipment, and identifies improvements or corrective actions to support production goals. It requires leadership, attention to detail, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

The work also includes checking and cleaning equipment before use; filling, labeling, and quality-checking packages; taking quality-control samples; completing production-order documents; and, when needed, connecting tanks, tankers, and filling equipment or partially operating production equipment such as milling equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree in logistics or a related field is desirable. Required experience includes one year each in production, shipping and receiving, and leadership. The company offers development and training opportunities, paid parental leave, education assistance, an employee assistance program, healthcare plan options, and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse management, preferably as a Production Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and shipping and receiving procedures.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and e-commerce platforms.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong mechanical knowledge to maintain equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of production experience.
• One year of shipping and receiving experience.
• One year of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in logistics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations to ensure orders are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Supervise production staff and provide guidance and support.
• Oversee process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with other departments to support communication and operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse while following safety protocols and best practices.
• Manage inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and mechanical issues are addressed promptly.
• Conduct regular audits to assess production against goals and objectives.
• Identify issues affecting production and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Check and clean equipment before use.
• Quality-check packages when required and deliver them to assigned places.
• Connect tanks, tankers, and filling equipment when needed.
• Partially operate production equipment, such as milling equipment.
• Fill and label product packages.
• Take samples for quality control.
• Complete production documents, including production orders.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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