Job ID: CS188328714
Location: New Haven, CT
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/14/2026
Manufacturing Lead | $26-30/hr | 8am-4:30pm| Contract To Hire| West Haven, CT
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $26-30/hr
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (may need to be flexible in peak season)
- Location: West Haven, CT
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for producing quality products while meeting or exceeding established standards through assembly operations and shipping process. This role also involves mentoring and developing team members, supporting training efforts, and ensuring goals are met in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manufacturing Lead will play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, product development, and possible business developments.
The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for producing quality products while meeting or exceeding established standards through assembly operations and shipping process. This role also involves mentoring and developing team members, supporting training efforts, and ensuring goals are met in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manufacturing Lead will play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, product development, and possible business developments.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and develop associates while supporting training and cross-training initiatives
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and recommend ways to reduce waste
- Operate and maintain machinery, including preventive and corrective maintenance
- Assemble products using tools and following product blueprints
- Support quality and safety programs, including reporting near misses and ensuring compliance
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1–2 years of experience as a lead or developing lead role in manufacturing
- Previous machine operating or work cell environment experience preferred
- Ability to use Microsoft programs and shipping programs
- Bilinugal is a plus but not required
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay Rate: $26.00-30.00 per hour
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Training and Growth Opportunities
Your New Organization:
Join a growing company with a family atmosphere and room for growth in the future. Impeccable safety record and quality benefits are a major plus!
Join a growing company with a family atmosphere and room for growth in the future. Impeccable safety record and quality benefits are a major plus!
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $55,000-60,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
