Production Lead

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking an experienced Production Lead to join a growing advanced manufacturing company in Commerce City, CO.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the floor, keeping production on track, supporting team members, and solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location: Commerce City, CO

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:15 PM–1:45 AM

Pay: $22–$33/hour, based on experience

What you’ll do

As a Production Lead, you’ll help guide daily production activities while working directly alongside the team.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support production employees during the assigned shift

• Communicate daily production goals, priorities, and deadlines

• Monitor workflow, output, and team performance

• Help keep production operating efficiently and at capacity

• Track daily production metrics and escalate issues when needed

• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment

• Support basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment adjustments

• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards

• Reinforce safety procedures and safe work practices

• Train and support new employees

• Assist with hands-on production activities as needed

• Coordinate with other departments regarding safety, quality, equipment, and production concerns

• Identify problems quickly and help keep the team moving when priorities change

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

What we’re looking for

• 1–3 years of production or manufacturing experience

• Previous lead, team lead, or informal leadership experience strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Comfortable using hand tools

• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues

• Experience with manufacturing equipment such as layup, consolidator, waterjet, trim, press, or similar machinery is a plus

• Comfortable working with weights, measurements, and basic math

• Strong attention to detail

• Commitment to safety and product quality

• Clear communication skills

• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing production environment

• Willingness to lead by example and remain hands-on with the team

If you have production experience, mechanical aptitude, and enjoy being the person who keeps the team and operation moving forward, this could be a great next step.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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