The posting
Title: Team Lead - Assembly
Department: Assembly
Work Location: Panama City, FL (Near Airport)
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: 1st – Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Please Note: Due to current production demands, this position currently requires mandatory overtime, including Friday and Saturday shifts. This schedule is expected to continue through the end of the year but is subject to change based on business needs.
Lead a team. Earn $25–$27/hr.
Central Moloney is looking for a hands-on Assembly Team Lead to guide a team of assembly technicians on our Panama City production floor. You'll be the point person keeping the line moving, coaching technicians day to day, and helping drive quality and productivity on your shift. We've been building transformers since 1949, and we invest in growing our people, this role is a real path up into leadership, not a dead end.
About Central Moloney (CMI)
Since 1949, Central Moloney has been a leader in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components. With our ISO 9001 certification, we remain committed to delivering high-quality products, ensuring on-time reliability, and pushing the boundaries of operational excellence. Join us in powering the future and becoming a key part of our dynamic team.
About the Role
As an Assembly Team Lead at Central Moloney, you'll play a critical hands-on leadership role on our Panama City production floor. You'll be responsible for guiding a team of assembly technicians through daily production goals while maintaining the quality, safety, and efficiency standards that CMI is known for. This isn't just a support role — you're the person your team looks to when they need direction, and the person leadership relies on to keep the line moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily assembly line operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor assembly output to ensure compliance with CMI standards, work orders, blueprints, and product specifications.
- Train and onboard new assembly technicians, sharing best practices and reinforcing proper technique and process adherence.
- Conduct on-the-floor coaching and provide real-time performance feedback to team members.
- Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly.
- Enforce all safety protocols, including PPE compliance and hazard awareness.
- Maintain accurate production records, including output tracking, scrap logs, and shift reports.
- Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to support workflow planning, line balancing, and staffing adjustments.
- Motivate team members to meet daily targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Assume additional duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Minimum 2 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
- Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or supervisory capacity preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction on a fast-paced production floor.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.
- Commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
- Basic math and computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with the ability to stand, bend, and work in varying conditions for extended periods on the production floor.
- Availability for flexible hours and overtime as production demands require.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug & alcohol screening.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable, year-round employment with a manufacturer that has been in business since 1949
- Real opportunities to grow — leads at CMI build the skills and track record that careers are made of
Fine Print / Legal Disclaimer:
Please note & Review the following: This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.
Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.
Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
