Production Lead Jobs in Florida
Production Lead jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and consumer goods production, with openings at every level from floor-level team lead to senior shift supervisor. The heaviest hiring is in Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville, where anchor employers like Lockheed Martin, Publix, and Tropicana have long-established Florida operations. Cold chain logistics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and building materials are among the most active specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Pinch A Penny Suncoast Chemicals Plant; 15400 62nd St North. Clearwater, FL. 33760
Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:00PM
Pay: Starting at $24 / hour
You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect?
The Production Lead is responsible for meeting daily departmental production goals while maintaining on time delivery to the production schedule and ensuring quality in produced product. A key position in our production team, the Production Lead must be organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
On a daily basis our Production Lead:
Understands and communicates the production schedule and ensures department standards are met.
Performs quality checks; First article inspections and in-process check to ensure lines are producing to the Suncoast standard.
Trains new employees in different department functions such as, basic floor processes, product flow and procedures, provide on-going training to the team as required.
Monitors incoming packaging and chemical materials so that the production station runs un-interrupted throughout the shift.
Maintains Suncoast 5S+ standards in the department.
Dispositions segregated non-conforming material.
Ensures proper removal and disposal of chemical liners, supersacks, and other packaging remnants.
Documents lot codes in the department as needed.
Signs off on clean out and shut down procedures.
Any other duties, as assigned.
What You Will Need:
Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing company policy on Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), housekeeping, material handling and operation standards.
Extremely well organized with an ability to prioritize work with a keen eye for detail.
Understanding of basic industrial math skills.
Proficient with MS Office suite and AS400 (J.D. Edwards).
Looks for and communicates opportunities for continuous improvement.
Ability to delegate with empathy and compassion toward other employees.
Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.
Why join PINCH A PENNY?
Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 300 stores and expanding, we are the nation's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production lead jobs across Florida.
- Two or more years of experience leading a production team on a manufacturing floor
- Demonstrated ability to meet daily output targets and manage line staffing
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices
- Experience enforcing GMP, OSHA, or food safety compliance standards
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between shift workers and management
- Proficiency reading production schedules, work orders, and basic quality documentation
Production Lead Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production lead in Florida?
Most production leads in Florida move up from line operator or machine technician roles after demonstrating reliability and team coordination skills. Florida does not require a state license to work as a production lead. Employers in food manufacturing often expect a food handler certification or HACCP awareness, while aerospace employers may require OSHA 30 completion. An associate degree in manufacturing technology or industrial operations strengthens candidacy at larger Florida facilities.
Which companies hire production leads in Florida?
Florida production lead roles are posted by ADT, Trademark Metals Recycling, and Citi and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's concentration of food processing, defense manufacturing, and consumer goods plants means consistent, year-round demand across both large corporations and regional mid-size facilities.
Which Florida cities have the most production lead jobs?
Tampa, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach have the most production lead openings in Florida. Tampa's industrial corridor and Jacksonville's port-adjacent manufacturing base drive the bulk of demand, while Orlando's aerospace and food production clusters add a strong secondary market. Smaller cities like Lakeland and Fort Myers also post consistently due to their distribution center and packaging plant density.
Are there remote production lead jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Production leads are fundamentally on-floor roles responsible for live output, staffing coverage, and real-time quality checks, so most positions require physical presence. About 17% of production lead openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be scheduling coordination or training oversight roles rather than active floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a production lead in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a line operator or production associate at a large Florida facility and moving into a lead role within one to two years. Publix's manufacturing division, Tropicana's Bradenton plant, and several Jacksonville-area defense contractors regularly hire entry-level production staff into structured advancement tracks. Completing an OSHA 10 course and earning a forklift certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to production lead jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to production lead jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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