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1st Shift - Production Lead

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QPS Employment Group

Maryland Heights, MO (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

Job Description Position Title:
Production Lead Wage:
$18.00/hour
Shift:
1st
Hours:
6:00am
  • 2:30pm (Monday
  • Friday) Are your skills not being fully utilized?
Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Production Lead at a company in Maryland Heights, MO. This is a potential for hire position. Apply today!
Production Lead Responsibilities:
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled shift to prepare for daily operations
  • Capture and document employee call-offs in a timely manner
  • Coordinate replacement staffing efforts by communicating needs to supervisors and QPS Recruiter
  • Maintain and track daily attendance records for all temporary staff
  • Act as a point of contact between production supervisors, temporary employees, and recruiting partners
  • Provide real-time updates regarding staffing changes, attendance, and operational needs
  • Assist with translation support as needed to ensure clear communication across team members
  • Work alongside a team of approximately 8 temporary employees, performing all standard production tasks, including loading and handling beverage cases, operating production machinery safely and efficiently, supporting line changeovers between product runs and performing cleaning and sanitation duties during and after production cycles
  • Ensure adherence to company safety standards, quality guidelines, and production expectations
  • Lead by example in productivity, attendance, and adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Provide guidance and informal direction to team members during the shift as needed
  • Assist supervisors in identifying staffing or workflow issues and recommending solutions Requirements for
Production Lead:
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in food or beverage
  • Ability to operate machinery and perform physical labor in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate (if applicable)
  • Demonstrated reliability and ability to manage attendance and staffing coordination
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role while performing production duties 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.