Assistant Production Lead

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We're looking for an Assistant Production Lead to help drive daily manufacturing operations and support a high-performing production team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor, while mentoring line leads and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
If you have a background in manufacturing—especially in personal care, pharmaceuticals, or other cGMP environments—and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-focused setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $20/hr plus shift differential
Work Schedule: 3rd Shift - 11:15 pm - 7:30 am

Job Summary
The Assistant Production Lead supports daily manufacturing operations by overseeing production line activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining efficient production processes. This role is responsible for directing the work of line leads, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to guide their teams including cross-functional team alignment. This role is critical in training new associates, monitoring line performance, and ensuring production goals are met while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee line leads and manage all production line workers, ensuring compliance with work orders and adherence to production specifications.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve production issues.
• Monitor employee and machinery efficiency, ensuring PPLH standards are met or exceeded.
• Train new associates and enforce compliance with departmental SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations, promoting a secure work environment.
• Track and reconcile shift attendance, ensuring compliance with attendance policies.
• Report labor usage and maintain accurate records.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee production line start-up processes and changeovers.
• Ensure the final disposition of finished goods meets quality standards.
• Advise the department manager on employee relations and operational concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Support of site-specific engagement activities.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or experience in lieu of diploma.
• 1-3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a CGMP environment.
• 1-3 years in personal care products or similar industries is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.
• Identifies and addresses operational challenges in a timely and effective manner.
• Capable of working variable schedules, including weekends.
• Possesses a solid understanding of manufacturing operations and product requirements.
• Basic math and computer skills, with experience using manufacturing-related software.
• Ensures accuracy in reporting and adherence to quality standards.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.

About ProStaff Workforce Solutions
We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.

Our Values
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Quality
• Diversity

Benefits for eligible employees
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) Plan

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