Job Title: Manufacturing Team Lead
Job Description
The Manufacturing Team Lead oversees a small team in a modern production environment, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting daily production goals. This role provides hands-on leadership, training, and support to team members, ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, and actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate strong commitment to environmental health and safety principles, policies, and procedures, and lead by example in all safety-related activities.
Maintain an effective span of control over a team of approximately 59 employees, providing clear direction, coaching, and support.
Set, monitor, and achieve daily production goals, including tracking and reporting key metrics and performance indicators.
Ensure shifts and breaks start and end on time, and actively engage the team in meeting daily production requirements and key performance indicators.
Lead the team in a production environment, including conducting daily safety meetings and reinforcing safety and quality standards.
Implement, audit, and ensure consistent use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operator work instructions.
Operate within the framework of all applicable work instructions, SOPs, quality standards, and safety procedures.
Participate in all required Environmental, Health and Safety training events and discussions.
Perform machining and production processes as needed, providing hands-on coverage and support to the team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to troubleshoot issues, prioritize tasks, and solve production and process problems.
Provide ongoing support, training, and development to team members to continuously improve safety, 6S, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment, and a positive work environment.
Utilize lean manufacturing tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
Prepare, use, and maintain training documentation to support team member development and process consistency.
Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide machining and production activities.
Apply and support quality tools such as FMEAs, SPC, control plans, and 8D problem-solving in daily operations.
Use metrics and analysis to monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Support production management activities, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating work across the team.
Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management, including reassignment to other departments, functional groups, or shifts when required.
Essential Skills
Associate degree in manufacturing or a related field plus 3 years of previous manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
12 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Proven track record of professionalism, integrity, and reliability in prior roles.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with machining and production processes, including CNC operations.
Strong understanding of safety practices, 6S, and quality standards in manufacturing.
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
Experience using quality tools such as FMEAs, SPC, control plans, 8D, and other commonly used quality methodologies.
Competence with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others.
Good time management and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of leadership, teammates, employees, and customers.
Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team, including under deadlines and pressure.
Willingness to put in extra effort and hours as needed to meet production and business requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing leadership, production management, or team lead roles.
Experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, including use of lean tools to improve processes.
Familiarity with 6S methodologies and their application in a production environment.
Experience with training team members and developing training documentation.
Ability to analyze production metrics and performance data to drive improvements.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in manufacturing and machining.
Demonstrated ability to align with and promote organizational values and behavioral expectations.
Flexibility to be assigned to other departments, functional groups, or shifts as needed by management.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity is with a local, family-owned organization that values its community and invests in the growth and development of its employees. Team members benefit from a supportive, people-focused culture that encourages internal advancement and long-term career progression. The company emphasizes integrity, fairness, and a positive work environment, offering a place where employees can build meaningful careers while contributing to a growing, modern manufacturing operation.
Work Environment
The role is based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility designed to provide a comfortable and efficient working environment. Team members work in a production setting with modern machining equipment and CNC technology, following established SOPs, work instructions, and safety and quality procedures. Shifts include a weekend night shift (ThursdaySaturday, 7:00 p.m.7:30 a.m.) with a differential and an overnight shift (MondayWednesday, 7:00 p.m.7:30 a.m.) with a differential. The environment emphasizes safety, 6S, and continuous improvement, with regular safety meetings and collaboration across departments to resolve issues and enhance processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Black Creek, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $64480.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Full benefits, PTO, Holiday Pay
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Black Creek,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
