Production Team Lead

Hamilton Connections

Meriden, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Emergency Procedures, English Language, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Multilingual, Operations, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Management, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Progress Reports, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Meriden, CT

POSTED

30+ days ago

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for a production team lead position at a food production company in Meriden CT. This is a temp-to-hire position.

The production team lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the production line, ensuring that all manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently and safely.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours and days, including overtime and weekends. The schedule rotates two weeks on first shift (6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and then two weeks on second shift (3:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.).

The salary is $27 an hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of production workers
Assign daily tasks and ensure all employees follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews
Provide training and guidance to new and existing team members
Ensure production schedules are met, monitor production output, and adjust team assignments as needed
Manage production workflows to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and safety
Troubleshoot production issues and resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime
Monitor and control resource usage (raw materials, tools, etc.) to ensure cost-effective production
Oversee and enforce quality control standards to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards
Conduct regular inspections of work and products to ensure compliance with quality standards
Identify and address any quality issues and implement corrective actions
Ensure adherence to safety regulations, including the proper use of equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment), and emergency procedures
Conduct regular safety meetings and encourage a culture of safety within the team
Report any safety hazards or incidents to management and take corrective actions as needed
Identify areas for process improvement and work with the production team and management to implement solutions
Suggest and lead initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency
Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement programs as required
Communicate effectively with management and other departments to relay important production updates, issues, and needs
Maintain accurate production records, including output, materials used, and downtime
Assist in preparing daily, weekly, or monthly reports on production progress and team performance

Job Requirements:

Strong experience supervising a team of production workers, ensuring high-quality output, meeting production targets
Experience working in a manufacturing setting
Experience troubleshooting production issues
Experience fostering a collaborative, positive work environment
Able to work flexible hours, including overtime, holidays and weekends
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
Able to handle physical aspects of the job, including lifting and moving items of varying weight and standing or walking for extended periods
Able to pass pre-employment screenings

About the Company

Hamilton Connections

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