Production Lead

• Production Lead 

• Position Summary 

• The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, coordinating workflow between operators, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. This role serves as the first-line leader on the production floor, providing direction, training, and support to team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements. 

• Ensure employees follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements. 

• Monitor production processes to maintain quality standards and minimize defects. 

• Assign work tasks and prioritize resources to achieve production targets. 

• Support onboarding and training of new employees. 

• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production goals, safety updates, and operational priorities. 

• Track and report production metrics, including output, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency. 

• Identify and address production issues, equipment concerns, and process bottlenecks. 

• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges. 

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 

• Ensure accurate completion of production records, paperwork, and system transactions. 

• Assist supervisors and managers with performance coaching and employee development. 

• Maintain organized work areas following 5S and lean manufacturing principles. 

• Support inventory accuracy and material flow throughout the production process. 

• Qualifications 

• Education 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred. 

• Experience 

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience. 

• 1+ years of leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems preferred. 

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong leadership and communication skills. 

• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop production team members. 

• Knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing best practices. 

• Understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 

• Ability to read production schedules, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation. 

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems. 

• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments. 

• Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. 

• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions. 

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. 

• Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE). 

• Working Conditions 

• Manufacturing/production floor environment. 

• Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, and industrial materials. 

• May require overtime, weekends, or shift work based on business needs. 

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Safety performance 

• Production output attainment 

• Quality and defect rates 

• On-time delivery performance 

• Employee attendance and engagement 

• Labor efficiency 

• Scrap and rework reduction 

• Reports To: Production Supervisor / Production Manager 
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (typically) 
  Department: Operations / Manufacturing 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.   

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion. 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 

• Customer Focus 

• Operational Excellence 

• High-Performance Culture 

• Innovation 

• Financial Strength 

OUR BEHAVIORS 

• Own It 

• Act With Urgency 

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset 

• Think Big and Execute 

• Lead by Example 

• Drive Continuous Improvement 

• Learn and Seek Out Development 

• Promote Transparent & Open Communication 

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.