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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.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics