Production Lead
Job Description:
Production Lead
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary: $26 per hour
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Lead to join our team in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage people and processes in a machine shop environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced setting with loud machinery and active production operations.
You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production functions, ensuring timely order fulfillment, and leading your team with accountability and purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead, support, and manage a team of production employees
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Oversee and coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory functions
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Assign daily tasks and prioritize work based on orders and business needs
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Conduct weekly team meetings to communicate goals and address challenges
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Monitor production flow and follow up on outstanding orders
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Maintain safety standards and ensure production targets are met
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Communicate and collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues
Requirements:
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a production, warehouse, manufacturing, or machine shop setting
- Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory, and order management
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Ability to effectively delegate tasks and manage shifting priorities
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Comfortable working in a shop environment with loud machinery
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Must be a self-starter who works well under minimal supervision