Production Line Lead

Job Title:

Production Line Leader

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Business Unit:
Team Wendy

Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

About Avon Technologies:

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives.

It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.

Purpose of Position:

The Production Line Lead is responsible for coordinating and guiding daily production activities to ensure operational targets related to safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are consistently achieved. This role serves as a first-level leader on the production floor, providing direction, coaching, and real-time problem solving to support standardized work, maintain workflow continuity, and reinforce compliance with established procedures.

The Production Line Lead acts as a critical link between frontline operators and supervision, promoting accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of teamwork, discipline, and performance excellence. Through effective communication and hands-on leadership, this role supports the execution of production plans, addresses barriers to productivity, and contributes to the development of a reliable, high-performing manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Enforce all safety rules and company policies

* Communicate work order priorities to the process team

* Assure that all operations and processes are being performed as intended

* Ensure efficiency and quality in the manufacture and assembly of finished goods

* Assure that all quality checks are being performed

* Assure that each operation or process output meets quality and productivity requirements

* Maintain consistent part flow from one process to the next - as intended

* Assure that proper packaging and labeling methods are being used

* Report daily productivity and waste quantities

* Report incidents of nonconforming product or raw material

* Maintain accurate inventory numbers

* Assist with training and reinforcement of process steps

* Performing routine PM on equipment and machinery as instructed

* Report all machine break downs immediately to supervisor and maintenance

* Maintain a clean and organized work area

* Other activities that support safety, quality and delivery requirements

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma

* Demonstrated leadership ability or prior supervisory experience

* General ability to perform all of the duties as described above

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe.

At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

* Flexible Schedule

* Generous paid time off

* Competitive Compensation Package

* Learning and Development Opportunities

* Bonus Plan

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* 401k Matching

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Mentorship Program

* Supplemental plans

* Company-paid life and AD&D

* Medical/Dental/Vision

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate…