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Branch Skilled - Production Lead - 3rd shift

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Posted: 06/15/2026 Job Number: 810403 Pay Rate: 65,000 Industry: Plastics

Job Description

Position Title: Production Lead

Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 11pm-7am

QPS is seeking a reliable and hands-on Production Lead to support daily manufacturing operations and guide production team members on the floor. This role serves as a key point of support for production staff, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. This is a direct hire opportunity in Oconomowoc, WI.

Production Lead Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide day-to-day direction and support to production team members
- Assist in coordinating workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines
- Support training of new employees and reinforce standard work procedures
- Monitor product quality and escalate issues as needed
- Help ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures at all times
- Assist in troubleshooting basic production or equipment issues
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding production status and concerns
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
- Assist with material handling, setup support, and line organization as needed
- Support continuous improvement efforts on the production floor

Production Lead Requirements:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Prior experience in a lead, senior operator, or key holder role preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Basic problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Preferred injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
- Preferred experience training or mentoring coworkers on the production floor
- Preferred familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S principles

Benefits:
- Health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Supportive, team-oriented environment

IND103

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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