Job Title: Production Lead
Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, motivated Production Lead to oversee daily operations in our bottling facility. This role involves leading a team of 4–6 production staff, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining safety and quality standards, and fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate the activities of production team members on the bottling line.Lead by example in performing hands-on production tasks, including machine operation, line setup, and quality checks.Monitor production schedules and adjust workflow to meet daily targets and deadlines.Train, mentor, and support team members to ensure consistent performance and adherence to safety protocols.Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, equipment functionality, and compliance with safety and quality standards.Communicate effectively with management and other departments to report progress, issues, and improvement opportunities.Assist with inventory tracking, material handling, and documentation as needed.Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Essential SkillsExperience in production and manufacturing environments.Proven leadership and supervision skills.Strong communication abilities.Ability to manage general labor tasks.Effective production management and organization.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in production supervision or as a manufacturing lead.Capability to handle general production and lead roles.Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization that is expanding its operations. With the addition of a whole 2nd shift at the facility, there are upcoming opportunities for department leads, supervisors, and managers. It's an excellent chance to get your foot in the door and advance early in your career.

Work Environment

The facility manufactures a bleach-based outdoor cleaning agent, so there is a slight odor present. It is a non-climate-controlled environment requiring PPE such as steel-toed boots, eye protection, and ear protection. Work hours are 1st shift, Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Na, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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