Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Production Team Leader Job Description

The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading and developing production operators while ensuring production goals and operational metrics are consistently met. This role is instrumental in fostering a lean manufacturing culture focused on efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Assign tasks and monitor team member performance.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities.
• Ensure production schedules are met and adjust resources as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize production flow.
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, and performance records and support standard work processes.
• Identify and resolve quality-related manufacturing issues.
• Communicate production status and performance updates to stakeholders.

• Experience as a Production Leader or similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of experience wiring industrial control panels and equipment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MES systems (Odoo, Epicor, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality assurance tools.

• Experience in panel manufacturing, harness manufacturing, electrical assembly, or related field preferred.
• Intermediate skill in reading specifications, blueprints, parts lists, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals and knowledge of electrical controls components.
• Ability to perform electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in the use of common hand tools, with specialized tools used in control panel construction preferred.

Join a rapidly growing operation offering long-term career opportunities with a stable schedule and the potential for 4-day workweeks. Enjoy paid full hours during early setup weeks, even if production is still ramping. Benefit from a clear pathway to advancement from Assembler to Lead and eventually Supervisor, along with competitive pay and guaranteed raises upon conversion.

The position operates within a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, ensuring a comfortable work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Mesa, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to be part of a green industry transformation.
• Fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Inclusive and diverse-friendly culture
• Career advancement opportunities — we promote from within

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.