Production Lead - Metal Finishing Veterans Metal LLC |

Largo, FL Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday-Thursday | Four 10-hour shifts

Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience

Career Advancement:

Opportunity for promotion into Production Management About Veterans Metal Veterans Metal is a veteran-owned, award-winning metal finishing company serving the aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing industries. We specialize in anodizing, chemical conversion coating, passivation, wet paint, powder coating, and other specialized finishing processes. As a Nadcap-accredited company and a recognized Products Finishing Top Shop, we are committed to delivering consistent quality, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service. We are expanding our leadership team and seeking a motivated, hands-on Production Lead who is ready to take ownership of daily production activities and grow into a larger management role. This is an opportunity to build a career, not simply fill a position. Position Overview The Production Lead will oversee daily shop-floor activities, coordinate workflow, support production employees, and ensure customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This individual will work closely with the General Manager, Quality Manager, and production team to maintain schedules, resolve operational challenges, and continuously improve our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands manufacturing operations, takes initiative, and can balance production efficiency with uncompromising quality. Key Responsibilities Production Leadership Lead and coordinate daily production activities across multiple metal finishing processes. Assign work and ensure employees understand daily production priorities. Monitor workflow, production schedules, and customer delivery commitments. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks. Provide hands-on assistance when necessary to maintain production flow. Quality & Compliance Ensure production activities follow approved procedures, work instructions, and customer specifications. Support compliance with Nadcap and applicable aerospace and defense quality requirements. Coordinate with the Quality Manager to address nonconformances and implement corrective actions. Reinforce a culture of doing the job right the first time. Team Development Train, mentor, and develop production employees. Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment. Identify opportunities to improve employee productivity and technical capabilities. Communicate production performance and challenges to management. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and capacity. Support implementation of digital production systems and automation. Help standardize processes to support scalable growth. Reduce rework, improve throughput, and support on-time delivery. Qualifications Required Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. Ability to coordinate multiple production activities and changing priorities. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation. Comfortable using computers and digital production systems. Willingness to work directly on the production floor. Preferred Experience in metal finishing, anodizing, plating, painting, or powder coating. Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience. Familiarity with Nadcap, ISO 9001, or AS9100 quality systems. Experience with production scheduling and workflow management. Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Metal finishing experience is highly desirable, but we will consider candidates with strong manufacturing leadership experience and the ability to learn our processes. Career Advancement Veterans Metal is growing, and we believe in developing leaders from within. This position offers a defined opportunity to advance into Production Management based on demonstrated leadership, operational performance, technical knowledge, and the company's organizational needs. We are seeking someone who wants to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibility as our operations expand. Why Join Veterans Metal? Four-day production workweek. Work with an established, award-winning aerospace and defense supplier. Hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility. Opportunity to contribute to modernization, automation, and operational improvements. Career advancement potential as the company continues to expand. A team committed to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Veterans Metal LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today if you are ready to lead a production team and build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing.

Pay:

$52,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person