Slitting Production Team Lead

Now hiring for a Slitting Production Team Lead
Location: Concord, NC
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour
Schedule: Rotating 1st Shift | 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM

Keep the Line Rolling and the Pay Coming.
Join a team that runs on effort and pride. This Slitting Production Team Lead job in Concord keeps you moving, learning, and earning. If you like seeing results from what you do, this is your kind of work.

Job purpose To coordinate activities of other operators to achieve, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual target outputs. Able to lead production shifts by filling roles from operator to Group Leader (during absences)

• Lead and direct production team members to achieve safety, quality, volume, and yield targets.
• Perform all coating machine operator functions while supporting daily production activities.
• Analyze production issues, implement corrective actions, and troubleshoot equipment and process concerns.
• Train and mentor operators on procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Generate production reports and maintain accurate handwritten and computerized records.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods flow throughout production.
• Conduct inspections, quality checks, and Initial Process Inspections while addressing non-conforming products.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and management teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Assume Group Leader responsibilities when needed and assist with

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use production-related software.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including percentages, multiplication, and division.

• Minimum 1 year of proven high performance in a manufacturing or machine operator role, or previous leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attendance, communication, and team coordination abilities.
• Experience training employees and leading teams to achieve production goals preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong visual acuity to inspect products for small defects and ensure quality standards.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work under production deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

“Manufacturing work is fast paced and physical. Pay is good.” – Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Slitting Production Team Lead you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Lead/give direction to a team to achieve volume and yield targets (one machine)
• Analyze source of problems and implement proper countermeasures
• Communicate effectively across teams, staff, and management
• Perform all coating operator job functions
• Prepare production reports (handwritten and computer data entry)
• Train Operators
• Assume group leader responsibilities in the absence or unavailability of the group leader.
• Take active role in…