Production Team Leader

Job Title:

Production Team Leader Pay Rate:

$45.00-60.00/hour

Location:

Indianapolis, IN 46225

Area Code:

317

Shift:

1st

Shift Schedule:

Full-time, M-F Employment Type:

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Job Summary:

The Production Team Leader provides operational leadership for first-shift machining operations in a union manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating daily production, supporting production planning, managing inventory flow, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The supervisor provides technical guidance and daily direction to hourly employees without full people-management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute daily machining production activities aligned with production schedules
• Provide work direction and technical support to 8-10 union hourly employees
• Support production planning, material flow, and inventory control using SAP
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Monitor production performance, identify constraints, and escalate issues as needed
• Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production challenges and maintain schedules

Required Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of experience leading or supervising machining operations in a production environment
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and shop floor operations
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment
• Ability to provide technical direction without formal disciplinary authority
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor"s degree
• Experience in aerospace or similar regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 or other quality standards
• Flexibility to support first-shift operations with occasional off-shift needs
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and standard work Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package.

Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $45.00-60.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations. Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!