Production Lead - Equipment Manufacturing - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Permanent USD70,000 - USD80,000 per year View Job Description
The Production Group Leader oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production orders are completed on time, accurately, and to quality standards. This position leads production teams, improves processes, supports workforce development, and drives operational efficiency within the facility.
  • Lead production in an industry leader.
  • Strong benefits with 401(k) match!

About Our Client

Our client manufactures specialized equipment and supplies for a niche service industry and is recognized for innovation and American-made products. They fosters a growth-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement, technology advancement, and employee development.

Job Description

This Production Lead will be responsible for:

  • Determining production schedules based on customer and departmental requirements
  • Communicating production needs with planning and other manufacturing departments
  • Training team members and ensuring production orders are properly closed out
  • Ensuring production orders are accurately confirmed and logged within systems
  • Interviewing candidates and supporting hiring decisions
  • Documenting machine setups, fixturing requirements, and work instructions
  • Conducting on-the-job training and reinforcing quality expectations
  • Auditing quality control records and inspection processes
  • Ensuring work-in-progress materials are properly identified and tracked
  • Auditing production order confirmations for accuracy
  • Coordinating improvement projects with production schedules

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Production Lead will have:

  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of production or manufacturing experience
  • 4+ years of supervisory experience
  • 4+ years of manufacturing shop floor experience
  • Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and operational procedures
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; SAP preferred
  • Lean, Six Sigma, CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications preferred



What's on Offer

  • 100% employer-paid medical plan for eligible employees
  • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Additional medical plan options for employees and eligible family members
  • Opportunity to join an industry-leading manufacturer
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities



Contact
Ashley Santos
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7089056

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Fort Lauderdale
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Santos
Job Reference
JN-082026-7089056
 

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