Production Lead

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Production Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Production Lead

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Provide handson leadership and direction to production associates

Train, coach, and mentor team members on procedures, quality standards, and safety

Serve as first point of escalation for employee questions or issues on the floor

Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment

Production & Operations

Lead daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and productivity goals

Assign work, set priorities, and balance labor across production lines or work cells

Monitor output, downtime, scrap, and rework; escalate concerns as needed

Ensure accurate completion of production documentation and system transactions

Support new product launches, changeovers, and shortrun or custom jobs common in contract manufacturing

Quality & Compliance

Ensure production meets customer specifications and internal quality standards

Perform and document inprocess quality checks

Support corrective actions and process improvements related to defects or errors

Follow GMPs, SOPs, and clientspecific requirements (as applicable)

Safety

Enforce safety policies and safe work practices at all times

Conduct startofshift safety checks and address hazards immediately

Report incidents and nearmisses and participate in investigations

Continuous Improvement

Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements

Assist with implementing lean, 5S, or productivity initiatives

Communicate production performance and improvement ideas to supervisors

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

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