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Schaeffler

Production Leader - 2nd 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 ...

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 ...

trane technologies

Production Leader 2nd Shift

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Trane Technologies in Clarksville, Tennessee is hiring a Production Leader for our second shift. Our Clarksville facility manufactures commercial HVAC products. In this role you will supervise and ...

PuroClean

Home Services Production Leader

Williston, VT · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Join the PuroClean Managed Services team as a Home Services Production Leader! We keep homes in Vermont clean, safe, and running smoothly - and we'll train you to become a pro in a rapidly growing ...

AAON

Warehouse Production Leader - WH

Longview, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Production Leader Lead and coordinate the daily activities of a team to ensure that production processes run smoothly, products meet quality standards, and safety measures are adhered to. Essential ...

AAON, Inc.

Warehouse Production Leader - WH

Longview, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/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.

Capital Heating & Cooling

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Production Leader Needed with Great Benefits!

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$23 - $29/hr

Production Leader: Capital Heating, Cooling & Electric is a leading employer in the Milwaukee area and is looking to add a Production Leader to our growing team! Earning BizTimes Future 50 and ...

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How much do production leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 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 is a production leader?

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?

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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,737 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Production Leader - 3rd shift

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

Annville, PA • On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!
Join Us as a Production Leader - Building Success Together!
We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Production Leader to join our team. In this role, you'll provide leadership and directly supervises and coordinate the activities of manufacturing production, shipping, and maintenance workers. The Production Leader ensures that work is processed through their department safely, efficiently and within quality standards.
What We Offer
  • Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
  • Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
  • Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

What You'll Do
  • Meet Production Goals: Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
  • Lead Communication: Confer with management and other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments & work directly with employees to resolve work related issues, quality issues, productivity issues and conduct training
  • Develop and Maintain: Maintain operations data such as productivity and material usage and report result to management.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities

What We're Looking For
We believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply! You're an ideal fit if you:
  • Have strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of material
  • The ability to communicate verbally and in written form as well as listen and take time to understand issues that arise
  • The ability to tell when a process may go wrong or is designed incorrectly and act to correct
  • The ability to discern the most favorable course of action when considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions within their department
  • The ability to motivate, develop and direct employees as they work, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow employees
  • The ability to multi-task and be involved with several aspects of departmental processes at any given time
  • Able to fully understand and use all equipment and tools in department

Your leadership and problem-solving abilities will drive the success of every project you oversee. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.
EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran
BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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