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McDonald's

Production Leader

Panorama City, CA · On-site

$21/hr

The Production Leader is responsible for managing the production (kitchen) area and ensures that McDonald's standards for food quality and excellence are followed at all times by all kitchen ...

Amcor

Production Leader

Mountain Top, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around ...

APX Company

Senior Production Leader

Greencastle, PA · On-site

As the Senior production leader, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping production operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You will leverage your extensive experience to ...

Schaeffler

Production Leader - 3rd Shift

Danbury, CT · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Several years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with prior leadership or supervisory roles preferred * Understanding of production processes and systems, including lean ...

AAON, Inc.

Production Leader- DC Crew 1

Longview, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Completes AAON's Production Leader Program. * Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance. * Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality.

Shape Corp.

APT Leader - 3rd Shift

Trenton, OH

$13 - $16/hr

The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the performance metrics and KPI's are achieved ... Facilitate problem-solving activities within assigned production area when abnormalities impact the ...

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How much do production leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for production leader in the United States is $22.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Production Leader typically collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow on the production floor?

A Production Leader plays a central role in coordinating with departments such as quality assurance, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain to keep production running efficiently. They regularly communicate with these teams to address issues like equipment downtime, material shortages, or quality concerns. This collaboration often involves daily meetings, cross-department updates, and joint problem-solving sessions. Building strong working relationships across departments is key to anticipating potential bottlenecks and ensuring production targets are met.

What are Production Leaders?

Production Leaders are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations on a manufacturing or production floor. They ensure that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and within quality standards. Their duties often include supervising staff, managing workflow, resolving issues, and implementing process improvements. Production Leaders also play a key role in training employees and maintaining a safe working environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Production Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Leader, you need expertise in manufacturing processes, process optimization, and team supervision, often supported by a degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems, and production scheduling tools is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills help drive team performance and maintain operational efficiency. These skills are crucial for ensuring productivity, product quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.
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Infographic showing various Production Leader job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,737 per year, or $22.5 per hour.
Production Leader

Production Leader

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Norlina, NC

$26 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position: Production Leader
Location: Norlina, NC
Company: Manufacturing Company
Description: This is an exciting direct hire opportunity to work with a growing and established company!
The Production Leader will oversee shift operations and drive floor performance. This role requires a strong, visible leader who manages shift handoffs, attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping while ensuring proper coverage and workflow. With a constant presence on the floor, this individual monitors production, addresses issues in real time, coordinates maintenance, and adjusts resources as needed. They will also coach and support team members, resolve conflicts, drive accountability, and communicate key updates through reporting, presenting and shift transitions, directly impacting overall operational success.
-Requirements:
-5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within Industrial Manufacturing environments.
-10+ direct reports prior required.
-Experience conducting routine floor audits to ensure quality standards.
-Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills
-Experience managing timekeeping, scheduling, and production reporting.
-Lean manufacturing principles, 6sigma, OSHA certifications, etc. are a plus.
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About Synerfac Technical Staffing

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Since 1987, Synerfac has served three groups, Our Clients, Our Candidates and Our Staff. We treat all three with equal importance because we recognize the synergy of success when one group succeeds, We all succeed. Synerfac is in the business of providing opportunities and adding value. We strive to create extraordinary experiences. For our clients we provide staffing services that enable them to focus on their core competencies which will add value to their businesses. For our employees we provide permanent and temporary assignments that complement their job skills and experience while providing professional and financial rewards. For our staff –we provide careers that are balanced, uplifting and carry the highest rewards by continually improving our business process. Our goal is to enhance the lives and enterprises of all those we touch to make them better off for having known us.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Cherry Hill, NJ, US

Year founded

1987

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