Shreveport, LA
Production Leader
Location: Shreveport, LA
Salary: $100,000
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Production Leader to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and consistency on the production line, including service shops. This role involves leading front-line manufacturing teams, planning departmental operations, and executing strategies to meet production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage hourly manufacturing employees across multiple shifts
Hire, train, and develop talent while providing ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
Coordinate production operations across all shifts via supervisors and team leads
Drive improvements in cycle time, production efficiency, and cost reduction strategies
Apply technical expertise and analytical thinking to solve complex manufacturing challenges
Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and mentor team members
Ensure production meets quality, volume, and timeliness standards
Assist with resource allocation, operator training, and production issue resolution
Lead small projects and implement best practices for continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of production supervision experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Knowledge of production processes, operational metrics, and cost control
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Min 5yrs Manufacturing Operations, 2yrs in Leadership