Bossierchamber is hiring: Production Leader in Shreveport

Overview

Production Leader — Location: Shreveport, LA; Salary: $100,000.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Production Leader to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and consistency on the production line, including service shops. This role involves leading front-line manufacturing teams, planning departmental operations, and executing strategies to meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hourly manufacturing employees across multiple shifts
• Hire, train, and develop talent while providing ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
• Coordinate production operations across all shifts via supervisors and team leads
• Drive improvements in cycle time, production efficiency, and cost reduction strategies
• Apply technical expertise and analytical thinking to solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and mentor team members
• Ensure production meets quality, volume, and timeliness standards
• Assist with resource allocation, operator training, and production issue resolution
• Lead small projects and implement best practices for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production supervision experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Knowledge of production processes, operational metrics, and cost control