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Pilgrim's

Production Leads

Russellville, AL

$19.80 - $20.60/hr

Production Leads 1st and 3rd Shifts Pay ranges from $19.80 - $20.60 (depending on the department) Plus, $2.00 for the night shift differential. * Must have experience in case ready department ...

Pilgrim's

Production Leads

Russellville, AL · On-site

$19.80 - $20.60/hr

Description Production Leads 1st and 3rd Shifts Pay ranges from $19.80 - $20.60 (depending on the department) Plus, $2.00 for the night shift differential. * Must have experience in case ready ...

NCW

Production Lead 1st Shift

Forest Lake, MN

$22 - $25/hr

This role leads by example, supports team development, and ensures production flow across paint, powder, and finishing processes. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support painters, packers, and parts ...

LHH US

Production Supervisor

Madison, NC · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills * Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment * Basic to intermediate Excel skills * High school diploma required; degree is a plus ...

Workbox Staffing

Production Supervisor

Wayne, MI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

This role is ideal for an experienced production leader looking to pick up additional hours while overseeing operations, driving productivity, and maintaining quality and safety standards on the ...

5TH AXIS INC

Production Supervisor

San Diego, CA

$72K - $90K/yr

As a global leader in automated production and precision CNC machining, we deliver turnkey solutions that set the standard for quality, speed, and innovation. We are seeking a Production Supervisor ...

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How much do production leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 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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HVAC End of Line Test Production Leader - Crew 3 (Wed- Sat 6 AM- 6 PM)

AAON, Inc.

Tulsa, OK • On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

AAON rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

174th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Description:
Job Summary: The End of Line Test Rack Production Leader is responsible supporting testing-related activities on end of line production test racks. This role allocates resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support the production plan and ensures testing operations meet the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and safety.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Completes AAON's Production Leader Program.
  • Allocate resources-including team members, equipment, and materials-to efficiently implement the production and testing plan.
  • Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct regular performance evaluations for team members involved in testing and quality control.
  • Coordinate, direct, and support the activities of employees engaged in testing production equipment, ensuring adherence to quality protocols at all times.
  • Monitor and enforce quality control processes, ensuring all products meet or exceed established standards.
  • Investigate and address production and quality-related issues as they arise, implementing corrective and preventive actions when necessary.
  • Lead safety training sessions, conduct safety audits, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous safety improvements.
  • Identify and implement best practices for process optimization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
  • Drive and oversee process improvements to enhance productivity and product quality.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of test results, safety incidents, and process changes, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with other departments, such as Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality, and keep management informed of production status, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Generate regular performance reports-including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics-for review by management.
  • Promote an inclusive team environment by using gender-neutral language and valuing diverse perspectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and an HVAC Certificate.
It is preferred that an individual in this position have attained a minimum of 3 - 5 years industry
experience on applied products or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, quality control and safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal and A2L refrigerant certification.
  • Ability to communicate in written and spoken English language.

Work Environment:
  • Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time during shift.
  • Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
  • This position is designated as a safety-sensitive job and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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