Temporary Production Line Leader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Line Leader
Job Description

The Production Line Leader oversees the daily operation of a manufacturing line to ensure safety, efficiency, product quality, and appropriate staffing levels. This role provides hands-on leadership by training and guiding production employees, coordinating line changeovers, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and applying lean manufacturing principles. The Production Line Leader supports continuous improvement initiatives while actively operating equipment alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the production line to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Monitor production activities to maintain product quality, adherence to specifications, and compliance with established standards.
• Lead, train, and coach production employees on proper procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Coordinate line changeovers to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Operate production equipment alongside the team to support throughput and demonstrate best practices.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in real time to reduce delays and maintain line balance.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify waste, improve flow, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting and implementing process and workflow enhancements.
• Track basic production data and metrics to support scheduling, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring that team members understand priorities and expectations.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing the use of required personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to coordinate activities across shifts and lines.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 1+ year of leadership or training experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production flow and line balance.
• Mechanical aptitude with fast-paced production equipment.
• Machine operating experience, including at least 3+ years operating production machinery.
• Experience with machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Leadership communication skills with the ability to guide and influence a production team.
• Experience in quality control and quality assurance within a production line setting.
• Intermediate math skills and the ability to track and interpret production data.
• Ability to train, delegate, and solve problems in real time on the production floor.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing industry environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (preferred).
• Familiarity with AS400 systems (preferred).
• Experience using RF guns and related warehouse or production computer systems (preferred).
• Comfort working with production metrics, scheduling, and operational decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a global manufacturing organization with modern facilities and the scale to support your long-term growth. This role offers a true step-up leadership opportunity with direct reports and meaningful influence on daily operations. You gain hands-on experience in coaching, training, and process improvement while staying close to the work on the production floor rather than being confined to a desk. You benefit from exposure to production metrics, scheduling, and operational decision-making, creating a clear development path into formal supervisory roles over time.

Work Environment

You work in a manufacturing environment that may include temperature extremes, noise, dust, wet conditions, and possible exposure to chemicals. Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, and hairnets, is required. The role is physically active and involves standing for long periods, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Multiple shift options are available, including a first shift from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, a second shift from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and a weekend shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday through Sunday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.