Production Team Lead

The Panther Group is hiring a Production Team Lead for a contract-to-hire opportunity for our client located in the Nashua, NH area. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong production experience who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor while also supporting a team. The Team Lead will assist the Production Supervisor, coordinate daily workstation activities, operate laser equipment, perform quality checks, troubleshoot first-level production issues, and help ensure the team meets safety, quality, and productivity goals.

• Operate laser equipment and perform production duties while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate daily activities within an assigned workstation and help ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assign team members to specific tasks based on workload and individual capabilities.
• Support and motivate team members to meet quality, productivity, and throughput expectations.
• Serve as a technical resource for first-level production issues and proactively communicate problems to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate proper work procedures and provide hands-on training to team members as needed.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform quality control checks and verify production counts and documentation.
• Complete production sheets, reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure team members have the materials and supplies needed to complete their work.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products into and out of the work area.
• Assist with preparing finished goods for shipment to customers.
• Communicate production issues, delays, and other concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Provide feedback regarding team member performance related to quality and productivity.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and share process updates and best practices with the workstation team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

• Previous experience operating laser or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or senior production employee.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience training or mentoring production employees.
• Experience with production documentation, quality checks, and manufacturing procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.

Pay rate up to $22 per hour depending on experience #INDSUCC