Production Team Lead

The Panther Group is hiring a Production Team Lead for a contract-to-hire opportunity for our client located in the Nashua, NH area. 

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong production experience who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor while also supporting a team. The Team Lead will assist the Production Supervisor, coordinate daily workstation activities, operate laser equipment, perform quality checks, troubleshoot first-level production issues, and help ensure the team meets safety, quality, and productivity goals.

• Operate laser equipment and perform production duties while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate daily activities within an assigned workstation and help ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assign team members to specific tasks based on workload and individual capabilities.
• Support and motivate team members to meet quality, productivity, and throughput expectations.
• Serve as a technical resource for first-level production issues and proactively communicate problems to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate proper work procedures and provide hands-on training to team members as needed.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform quality control checks and verify production counts and documentation.
• Complete production sheets, reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure team members have the materials and supplies needed to complete their work.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products into and out of the work area.
• Assist with preparing finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Communicate production issues, delays, and other concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Provide feedback regarding team member performance related to quality and productivity.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and share process updates and best practices with the workstation team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating laser or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or senior production employee.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience training or mentoring production employees.
• Experience with production documentation, quality checks, and manufacturing procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.

We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.