What is a production line leader and how to become one

Key steps to become a production line leader

1. Explore production line leader education requirements

   Most common production line leader degrees

   High School Diploma

   41.7 %

   Associate

   20.3 %

   Bachelor's

   20.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific production line leader skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Team Work	14.42%
   Safety Procedures	6.99%
   GMP	5.99%
   Quality Checks	5.28%
   Cleanliness	4.83%

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3. Complete relevant production line leader training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New production line leaders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a production line leader based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real production line leader resumes.

4. Research production line leader duties and responsibilities

   • Work as a team with QA department and production to ensure the quality while achieving production targets.
   • Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
   • Maintain, repair, troubleshoot warehouse, and conveyors.
   • Follow all FDA regulations, including documentation of training.

5. Get production line leader experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a production line leader. The most common roles before becoming a production line leader include cashier, machine operator team lead and customer service representative.

6. Prepare your production line leader resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your production line leader resume.

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7. Apply for production line leader jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a production line leader job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams