Production Team Lead

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with a growing manufacturing organization in the life sciences industry that is seeking a Production Team Lead to support daily production operations.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a team in a regulated manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and operational excellence are essential. The position plays a key role in ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining high standards for safety, accuracy, and product quality.

The ideal candidate will bring prior manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate and develop team members. This individual will coordinate workflow activities, provide training and coaching, review production documentation, and work closely with leadership to ensure schedules, quality requirements, and operational objectives are met. Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and a hands-on approach to problem-solving are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support daily production activities, communicating priorities, coordinating workflow, and helping ensure production schedules and shipment commitments are achieved.
• Train, mentor, and coach production team members while maintaining employee competency, consistency in work practices, and adherence to established procedures.
• Review production documentation and manufacturing records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality and documentation standards.
• Ensure production equipment, materials, and required documentation are prepared and available before the start of manufacturing activities.
• Monitor production quality, inspect completed work, and reinforce compliance with safety policies, operating procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to address production issues, support corrective actions, and drive continuous operational improvement.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree in a manufacturing-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and employee development skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Experience reviewing production documentation and maintaining compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar industry experience is required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of safety practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement principles within a manufacturing setting.