Designetics

Production Lead

1624 S Eber Rd, Holland, OH 43528

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Exciting Job Opportunity: Become a Part of Our Innovative Team!
As a Production Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and empowering our production and material handling teams to reach their full potential. In partnership with the Production Manager, you’ll facilitate daily workflow, inspiring growth, fostering a positive work culture, and driving initiatives that align with our values and goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating an environment where collaboration and productivity flourish.

Join our Workplace
Our team works together in a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters growth, creativity and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your unique ideas and make a meaningful impact on our company’s success.

Designetics fully covers the premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance for its employees, as well as their dependents and non-working spouses. This means that eligible individuals can enjoy these benefits without any premium payment required. Making a Big Difference—One Small Act at a Time We believe in the power of small actions to create significant change. That’s why we established Care for Kids—our nonprofit charitable organization. Through Care for Kids, we’re committed to making a positive impact on the lives of local children. Together, we can achieve remarkable progress through educational, philanthropic and personal well-being initiatives. We’re constantly seeking new opportunities to make an even greater difference. Join us at Designetics, where every small act of kindness can contribute to a brighter future for our community and the world.

About You

Customer First: Leads the team in achieving daily goals that support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Stronger Together: Builds trust, collaboration, and accountability across the team to achieve shared goals.
Precision is Our Standard: Maintains high standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency in every aspect of production.
Relentless Improvement: Continuously identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and team performance.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or other fast-paced operational environment with increasing responsibilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated track record of fostering a positive work environment and driving employee growth.
Ability to think strategically and act proactively to address team and department needs and challenges.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer and technology skills

Essential Functions

Attendance during scheduled work hours is an essential function of the job.

Promote a positive work culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Coordinate daily production, material flow, and workflow to meet schedule, quality, and delivery requirements.
Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to production associates and material handlers.
Adjust work plans in response to changing priorities, staffing levels, or production issues.
Make day-to-day operational decisions regarding work assignments, staffing allocation, material flow, and production priorities within established guidelines

Identify and communicate scheduling risks or concerns to production leadership.

Prepare and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align team goals with organizational objectives and implement strategies to achieve them.
Supports onboarding and training of new employees and reinforces standard work practices
Provides work direction and coordination for production associates and material handlers
Communicates department priorities, operational changes, and performance expectations to team members

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the department and organization.
Support and perform other operational activities as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises Material Handling personnel and provides daily leadership, coordination, and work direction for the Production team.

Physical Demands Essential for Successful Job Performance

Able to move 30+ pounds frequently.
Visual acuity - able to fully view close and distant objects.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day.
Able to look down for extended periods of time.
Able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn.
Able to safely operate motorized and manual material handling equipment.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus overtime, with a typical schedule beginning at 5:45 AM, Monday through Friday. The Production Lead is expected to support production and material handling operations, as needed, which may require working beyond the standard shift start and end-time. Overtime may be scheduled based on production needs and may include extended weekdays or rare Saturday hours.

Work Authorization: We welcome applications from individuals authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. We Support Your Success: If you require reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions, please reach out to our dedicated Human Resources department at 419-866-0700 or hr@designetics.com. We’re here to ensure your success and well-being. Ready to seize this exciting opportunity and take your career to new heights? Apply now and let your skills shine! We can’t wait to meet you and potentially welcome you to our talented team at Designetics.