Production Lead

Production Lead Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Provide handson leadership and direction to production associates Train, coach, and mentor team members on procedures, quality standards, and safety Serve as first point of escalation for employee questions or issues on the floor Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment Production & Operations Lead daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and productivity goals Assign work, set priorities, and balance labor across production lines or work cells Monitor output, downtime, scrap, and rework; escalate concerns as needed Ensure accurate completion of production documentation and system transactions Support new product launches, changeovers, and shortrun or custom jobs common in contract manufacturing Quality & Compliance Ensure production meets customer specifications and internal quality standards Perform and document inprocess quality checks Support corrective actions and process improvements related to defects or errors Follow GMPs, SOPs, and clientspecific requirements (as applicable) Safety Enforce safety policies and safe work practices at all times Conduct startofshift safety checks and address hazards immediately Report incidents and nearmisses and participate in investigations Continuous Improvement Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements Assist with implementing lean, 5S, or productivity initiatives Communicate production performance and improvement ideas to supervisors Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Reading,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026. About Aerotek: 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. 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. 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.