Production Lead @ Aerotek

Job Title: Lead Production AssociateJob DescriptionThe Lead Production Associate supports daily production operations by coordinating workflow, providing direction and training to team members, and ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are consistently achieved. This working lead role promotes continuous improvement, supports cross-functional collaboration, and helps maintain a positive, high-performing manufacturing environment focused on window and door production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Production Associates to meet production schedules and customer requirements in a window and door manufacturing environment.
• Assign work, balance workloads, and monitor workflow to ensure efficient use of labor and equipment while meeting quality and delivery targets.
• Provide hands-on support on the production line and serve as a working lead, stepping in where needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on standard work, safety procedures, quality requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Promote, model, and enforce company safety policies, environmental health and safety practices, and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor product quality and verify adherence to established work instructions, specifications, and inspection criteria for vinyl and glass components.
• Identify production issues, escalate concerns as needed, and participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to enhance processes and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Shipping, Maintenance, and other departments to achieve operational goals.
• Assist with employee onboarding, cross-training, and skill development to build a flexible and capable production team.
• Maintain accurate production records, visual management tools, and other required documentation to support traceability and performance tracking.
• Support and drive change initiatives by helping implement new processes, standards, and improvements while managing the impact on people and workflows.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and teamwork by encouraging feedback, sharing best practices, and supporting high-performing teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall plant operations and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Prior lead or team leadership experience in manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to direct, coordinate, and support a production team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, and influence others.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond to issues quickly.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, production schedules, and quality requirements.
• Ability to train, motivate, and work effectively with team members at different skill levels.
• Basic computer skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in window manufacturing, door manufacturing, or related building materials production.
• Familiarity with vinyl and glass manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience using visual management tools and production documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to champion, support, and drive change while managing its impact on people and processes.
• Track record of developing people and building high-performing teams through coaching and continuous learning.
• Proven ability to deliver results while upholding core values such as safety, integrity, and inclusion.
• Ability to influence with impact by communicating clearly and confidently to drive action and build enthusiasm.
• Mindset focused on continuous improvement, challenging limits, and pursuing excellence.
• Forward-looking approach with the ability to set a clear direction and align the team to operational goals.
• Strong business judgment with an understanding of operational priorities and the ability to act decisively.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage conflict effectively, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Resiliency and the ability to rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Why Work Here? This role offers a clear path from temporary assignment to long-term employment in a stable manufacturing operation, providing an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while contributing to the production of high-quality building products. You will work in a culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, inclusion, continuous improvement, and teamwork, with strong support for learning, development, and career progression. The environment values results, encourages new ideas, and empowers employees to take initiative and make a meaningful impact on the business.

Work EnvironmentThe position is based in a building materials manufacturing facility in Auburn, WA that produces windows and doors using vinyl, glass, and related components. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with varying temperatures and noise levels, where safety and housekeeping standards are strictly maintained. Multiple shifts are available, including day shift (approximately 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, currently operating Monday through Friday) and swing shift (approximately 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, currently operating Monday through Friday), with lead roles in both vinyl and glass departments. Team members spend most of their shift standing, walking, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks, and must regularly lift up to 50 pounds while working around production equipment and machinery.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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