Laborup
manufacturing
ProductionLead
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“Production Lead at Laborup. Skills: leadership, production goals, quality control, training, machine operation. Manage daily production targets for the Press Department. Ensure the shift runs smoothly, efficiently, and meets all output requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet all output requirements; Drive a successful business unit
Industry & Context.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to defense contractor regulations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of progressive manufacturing/production experience, Excellent communication and leadership abilities, Highly coachable with a attention to detail, Aptitude and drive to become the department's Subject Matter Expert (SME) on our specific equipment, US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
Prior hands-on experience setting up and operating specialized machinery (e.g., packaging, printing presses, CNC, or punch presses), Previous experience as a team lead, trainer, or line coordinator
What You'll Do.
Manage daily production targets for the Press Department
Ensure the shift runs smoothly
and meets all output requirements
Act as a "working lead"
Seamlessly transition into operating machinery and helping the team get the work done
Set the ultimate standard for quality on your shift
Perform precise in-process inspections
Build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Hold the team accountable to strict blueprint specifications
Train new and existing operators on machine setups
Oversee and assist with configuring multi-machine cells
Enter recipes and parameters
Perform complete machine changeovers for new part runs
Ensure equipment tooling is maintained and deep-cleaned during changeovers
Oversee accurate documentation
and ERP data entry for the shift
Maintain strict adherence to all safety procedures
Ensure your team adheres to all safety procedures
Communicate clearly with management and other shift leads to report any quality or mechanical issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate clearly with management and other shift leads
Communication Scope
Excellent communication abilities
Full Job Description
**Overview:** We are seeking a driven, hands-on **Production Lead** to guide our Press Department during the second shift. In this role, you will act as the key leader for your department, taking ownership of shift production goals, training, and the ultimate standard of quality control. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has successfully risen through the ranks in a production environment and is ready to take on department leadership. You won't be expected to have experience with our specific equipment on day one; however, you must possess excellent leadership and communication skills from the start. This is a great, stable company offering the opportunity to learn entirely new production processes, grow as a leader, and help drive a successful business unit dedicated to building critical, high-precision parts. **Compensation** * **Total Pay Range:** $27 - $29 / hr **Shift** * **2nd:** 3:00pm - 11:30am **Benefits** * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement savings plan * Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave **Responsibilities:** * **Department Leadership & Production Goals:** Manage daily production targets for the Press Department. Ensure the shift runs smoothly, efficiently, and meets all output requirements. * **Hands-On Production Support:** Act as a "working lead." When production falls behind or staffing is light, seamlessly transition into operating machinery and helping the team get the work done. * **Quality Control & SOP Generation:** Set the ultimate standard for quality on your shift. Perform precise in-process inspections, build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and hold the team accountable to strict blueprint specifications. * **Training & Mentorship:** Act as the eventual Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the department. Train new and existing operators on machine setups, quality audits, and safety protocols. * **Machine Setup & Operation:** Oversee and assist with configuring multi-machine cells, enter
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