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Production Lead

Ecolab
Greensboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Lead. This role is responsible for working with departmental leaders to develop and implement actions to meet plant goals and deliverables. This position will coordinate processes, equipment and people to maintain continuous flow of product and services.

What’s In It For You

  • The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
  • Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

Click Here to see our benefits.

What You Will Do

  • Plan, initiate, and assist with training of operators. Assist in cross-training workforce on standard procedures.
  • Provide direction and issue work assignments for other team members
  • Identify safety hazards through safety audits and initiatives. Recommend corrective actions
  • Ensure team is meeting all safety, productivity, and quality goals
  • Ensure constant communication with management on daily activities and challenges
  • Ensure all personnel on the shift are performing required transactions completely and accurately
  • Troubleshoot process problems and develop improvements
  • Assume responsibility for shift in supervisor’s absence
  • Ensure all documentation is complete
  • Assist in preventative maintenance and repairs of system operations
  • Assist in manufacturing schedule optimization and updates for shift change
  • Lead and actively participates in Kaizens, 5S, TPM, and special projects
  • Ensure completion and integrity of all documentation
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Details

  • Plant location: Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Work week and shift (Multiple options available, depending on business need): 2-2-3 6:00pm - 6:30am (Overnight shift - Includes $1.50 / hour shift differential) Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (This shift may include frequent overtime on Saturdays)

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of Ecolab plant experience OR 2 years of previous plant experience in a related field
  • No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Physical Demands

  • This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications

  • TPM knowledge and experience
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma systems
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Professional experience coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Previous forklift operating experience

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

$24.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

  • Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
  • Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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