Production Line Lead

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 what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.

Production Line Leader

Cleveland, OH

Team Wendy

1st, 2nd, 3rd

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.

• 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
• Perform 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

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated leadership ability or prior supervisory experience
• General ability to perform all of the duties as described above

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company‑paid life and AD&D
• Medical/Dental/Vision

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub‑contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export‑controlled and other technology and services with certain "non‑U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, etc.)

or non‑U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export‑controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $25.98 to $30.00 per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.