Entry Level Lead Production Technician Jobs

New grad lead production technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a demonstrated ability to lead production processes on the floor can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Medical Devices, and News & Publishing, with employers like Perdue, Shutterfly, and B. Braun hiring at this level now.

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Open roles27
Top stateWisconsin
Top employerPerdue
Top cityRipon, WI
Work type92% On-site
Top industryFood

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Production Lead I
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B. Braun
Irvine, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$30 - $36/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Lead Production Operator 1st Shift
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Lead Production Operator 1st Shift
Albaugh LLC
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED

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Production Lead
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PS Seasoning & Spices
Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
201-500

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Production Lead - 3rd Shift - Extruded Tape
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Production Lead - 3rd Shift - Extruded Tape
Saint-Gobain
Hoosick Falls, New York
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$16 - $53/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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Production Lead I -Duplex (Wed/Thurs-Sat 6pm-6:30am)
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Production Lead I -Duplex (Wed/Thurs-Sat 6pm-6:30am)
B. Braun
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$30 - $35/hr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Entry Level Lead Production Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

Perdue5 open roles
Shutterfly3 open roles
B. Braun2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical Devices
  • News & Publishing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Electronics & Hardware

Entry Level Lead Production Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level lead production technician job?

Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for candidates who understand basic production workflows, quality control fundamentals, and workplace safety standards. Internship experience, vocational training, or a certificate in manufacturing technology gives you a real edge. Showing that you can communicate clearly with a team and follow process documentation closely matters as much as technical knowledge at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level lead production technicians?

Companies hiring entry level lead production technicians right now include Perdue, Shutterfly, and B. Braun, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and consumer goods companies tend to hire the most, since they run high-volume production lines and regularly bring on junior technicians to develop into team leads.

Are there remote entry level lead production technician jobs?

Yes, though the majority of these roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of production work. About 8% of entry level lead production technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve quality assurance documentation, process monitoring, or coordination roles rather than direct floor supervision.

Are these new grad lead production technician jobs?

Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that threshold, and considers a strong portfolio of coursework or hands-on training in lieu of full-time history.

Which industries hire the most entry level lead production technicians?

Entry Level lead production technician roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Medical Devices, and News & Publishing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they operate continuous production cycles that depend on junior technicians moving into lead roles quickly as operations scale.