Production Line Leader - 2nd Shift

Old World Industries, 1099 Doster Road, Prattville, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Production Leader is an hourly, hands‑on working‑lead position responsible for coordinating daily activities on assigned production lines. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role provides day‑to‑day work direction and operational support to the production team while remaining actively engaged in production. The Production Leader helps coordinate workflow, staffing coverage, changeovers, materials, and production priorities to support safe, efficient, and quality‑focused operations.

This position does not have direct people‑management responsibilities and escalates employee relations, attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters to the Production Supervisor.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Lead employees on assigned production lines whileremainingactively involved in daily production.

• Assign and adjust work based on the production schedule, staffing, assign employees to workstations based on employee qualifications, materials, and line conditions.

• Communicate expectations for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and schedule attainment.

• Learn to safely set up,operate, monitor, and shut down assigned production machinery.

• Operate machinery and work on the line as needed to support output, breaks, absences, and changeovers.

• Monitor output, downtime, scrap, rework, and quality results; elevate significant issues to the Production Supervisor.

• Ensure employees follow standard work, PPE, lockout/tagout, safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

• Coordinate line start‑ups, changeovers, material needs, housekeeping, shutdowns, and shift handoffs.

• Support basic troubleshooting within the scope of training andcommunicatemaintenance needs promptly.

• Coach and train employees on safe work practices, job duties, and standard procedures.

• Promote teamwork and accountability; elevate employee relations, attendance, conduct, or performance concerns to the Production Supervisor.

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and 5S.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing training preferred.

• Two plus years of supervisory or team‑lead experience required, preferably in manufacturing.

• Hands‑on experience operatingor supporting manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Ability and willingness to complete required equipment, safety, quality, and process training.

• Basic computer and math skills with the ability to complete production records accurately.

• Ability to set clear expectations, coach employees, follow up, and support accountability.

• Effective communication, problem‑solving, organization, and shift‑handoff skills.

• Dependable, adaptable, safety‑focused, and able to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ability to work 2nd shift andrequiredovertime or weekends based on business needs.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks.

• Ability to lift and move materials within site requirements, using assistanceor equipment when required.

• Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, varying temperatures, dust, and odors while using required PPE.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company‑matching 401(k) plan
• Company‑paid life insurance and accidental death &…