H-1B Visa Production Lead Jobs
Production Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, food processing, and industrial operations regularly file LCAs for these roles. Prevailing wage compliance and specialty occupation documentation are the two hurdles most applicants encounter.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As the Production Sub-Lead, you will use a variety of tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations at a proficient level to correctly assemble and test medical devices. You will also be responsible for the following listed below:
- Monitor and help facilitate Production team activities and assist Lead in resolving Production problems
- Instruct, train and coach other Assemblers on procedures
- Assist Lead in delegating tasks and setting deadlines and help enforce all safety and processing procedures
- Understand and follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures
- Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System
- Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Project Engineer and/or Lead
- Provide hands-on job function training to coworkers as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
- Participate in the assembly line and perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Required Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of related medical device experience
Preferred Qualification:
- Medical device and cleanroom manufacturing experience
- Leadership or back up leadership experience
- Ability to do small assembly work using a microscope
- Knowledge of basic measuring techniques including scales, rulers, US and metric measurement
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
COMPENSATION
- $27.50 hourly plus bonus eligible + benefits
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As the Production Sub-Lead, you will use a variety of tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations at a proficient level to correctly assemble and test medical devices. You will also be responsible for the following listed below:
- Monitor and help facilitate Production team activities and assist Lead in resolving Production problems
- Instruct, train and coach other Assemblers on procedures
- Assist Lead in delegating tasks and setting deadlines and help enforce all safety and processing procedures
- Understand and follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures
- Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System
- Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Project Engineer and/or Lead
- Provide hands-on job function training to coworkers as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
- Participate in the assembly line and perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Required Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of related medical device experience
Preferred Qualification:
- Medical device and cleanroom manufacturing experience
- Leadership or back up leadership experience
- Ability to do small assembly work using a microscope
- Knowledge of basic measuring techniques including scales, rulers, US and metric measurement
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
COMPENSATION
- $27.50 hourly plus bonus eligible + benefits
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Production Lead
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Production Lead duties. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific industry, food manufacturing, electronics assembly, or chemicals, and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not a general management degree.
Target manufacturers with active LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Lead roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Employers with repeated LCA filings for production or operations roles already understand the specialty occupation argument and won't need convincing.
Document supervisory scope before the offer
H-1B petitions for Production Lead positions face RFEs when the job description reads as a skilled-trades supervisor rather than a specialty occupation role. Before accepting an offer, get a written job description that specifies the technical degree requirements and the engineering or process-improvement responsibilities you hold.
Check prevailing wages by shift and industry code
Production Lead wages vary significantly across Standard Occupational Classification codes. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wages under the correct SOC code for your specific industry before negotiating your offer, an employer filing at the wrong wage level risks a DOL audit.
Clarify cap-exempt status with the employer early
Most production employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the H-1B lottery. If your current employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, ask USCIS whether a concurrent cap-exempt filing is possible before you transition to a manufacturing role.
Account for LCA posting requirements on the shop floor
DOL requires the employer to post the LCA at each worksite where you'll work. If your Production Lead role covers multiple shifts or facilities, confirm the employer has posted at every location, missing a posting is one of the most common DOL compliance failures for multi-site production roles.
H-1B Visa Production Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job is defined. A Production Lead role qualifies when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Roles framed as team lead or floor supervisor positions, where any bachelor's degree is accepted, are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. The job description needs to connect degree-level knowledge to specific daily duties.
Which industries hire Production Leads with H-1B sponsorship most consistently?
Semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and aerospace components assembly have the strongest LCA filing histories for Production Lead and related operations roles. These industries typically require process engineering knowledge that supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers in these sectors with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to target your applications efficiently.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Production Lead to Production Manager?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite requires the employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion to Production Manager typically changes your SOC code and may shift the prevailing wage requirement. Failing to file an amended petition puts your status at risk, even if you're still with the same employer.
Can a Production Lead job at multiple plant locations create H-1B compliance problems?
Yes. If your role requires you to work at more than one facility, DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite and physical posting at each location. Employers who treat multi-site coverage as a single worksite are out of compliance. Confirm the employer has LCAs covering all facilities before your start date, since violations can affect your status and the employer's ability to sponsor future petitions.
How should I evaluate whether an employer's H-1B filing process is reliable for a Production Lead role?
Look for employers who have filed LCAs specifically for production, manufacturing, or operations roles, not just tech or corporate positions. An employer who has only sponsored engineers or software developers may not understand how to document specialty occupation for a Production Lead. Reviewing an employer's LCA history by occupation code before accepting an offer gives you a clearer picture of their H-1B experience with roles like yours.