Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Now hiring for a Team Lead
Location: Monroe, NC
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour + $1.50 shift differential
Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 3:00pm – 1:30am

Hard Work. Honest Pay. Run the Line Right.

Looking for Team Lead jobs in Monroe where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role. This opportunity is based on a Machine Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders, production layouts, process control documents, and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Manufacturing, machining, or technical training is a plus.

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, including CNC machining or machine operation.
• Prior team lead, production lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to maintain high personal productivity while leading a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience using hand tools, including drills, nail guns, screwdrivers, and tape measures.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely operate machinery, use hand tools, and inspect finished products.
• Ability to work Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, including overtime as needed.
• Capable of performing quality inspections and monitoring production processes throughout the shift.

• Lead and support production team members to achieve daily manufacturing goals while maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following safety procedures, identifying hazards, and recommending improvements.
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Verify finished door panels meet company quality standards and elevate defects or compliance concerns when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Train, coach, and retrain employees on equipment operation, production processes, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Foster teamwork, employee engagement, and open communication while escalating questions, concerns, and recommendations to management.
• Serve as backup to the Production Manager by coordinating workflow, overseeing operations, and ensuring production continuity during absences.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

“They care about me. They send out work reminders that help me get to work on time.”
-Eunice, Staffmark Associate

As a Team Lead you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

The Team Lead helps transform materials into finished products through the safe operation of manufacturing equipment and careful attention to production quality. This role requires mechanical aptitude, consistency, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Team Lead professionals understand machine operation, production procedures, and quality inspection while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependable performance helps ensure successful manufacturing operations.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy machine operation and manufacturing.