How to hire a technical production lead

How to hire a technical production lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technical production lead hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technical production lead job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technical production lead
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your technical production lead job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a technical production lead for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A technical production lead's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technical production leads from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of technical production lead salaries for various roles:

   Type of Technical Production Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Technical Production Lead		$32-66
   Lead Person	A lead person or lead worker is an employee who provides leadership and instructions to others in a group to complete tasks quickly and effectively. Lead workers plan and organize meetings with supervisors and the management to discuss a particular project's progress and development... Show more	$30-82
   Line Leader	Production line leaders or production team leaders typically work in the manufacturing industry. These leaders undertake both mental and physical work, including filing reports and paperwork, helping in order completion, and managing production assembly lines... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Equipment
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Rules
   • Quality Checks
   • Process Improvement
   • GMP
   • Production Process
   • R
   • PPE
   • Production Reports
   • Production Operations
   • Linux
   • Inventory Control
   • Cell Culture

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
   • Assist with maintaining GMP compliance.
   • Maintain processes to meet and exceed ISO quality standards.
   • Demonstrate and execute the order of operation in which a machine is ran.
   • Complete in house computer classes, GMP, food and personal safety, quality control and inspection obtaining certificates of accomplishment.
   • Communicate directly with USDA official in maintaining proper product handling and sanitation procedures and requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technical production lead job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A technical production lead can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, technical production leads' average salary in florida is 39% less than in louisiana.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technical production leads 51% less than senior-level technical production leads.
   • Certifications. A technical production lead with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a technical production lead's salary.

   Average technical production lead salary

   $97,648yearly

   $46.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technical production lead salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a technical production lead job description

   A technical production lead job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a technical production lead job description:

   Technical production lead job description example

   Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
   
   CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world's leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
   
   The Lead Production Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast-paced and agile team building the world's strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies for integration into CFS fusion devices. The role is responsible for continuously improving production tasks, maintaining schedules with resourcing, and assuring quality requirements are met per documentation. The technician team is a hands-on build team working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.
   
   This individual will cover our Second Shift which will be 2:30 - 11:30 pm.
   This team member will:Build, lead, and assist in training a team in qualifying and processing high temperature conductor material and other special metals that go into building the magnet systems Drive continuous improvement projects working with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes Maintain and repair electrical hardware used in a variety of testing equipment and HTS processing systems. Mange procedures, specifications, and test instructions based on training needs Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as voltage testers, micrometers, calipers, sensors and a variety of electrical hand tools and power tools Ensure all technicians are acting in a safe standard set forth by CFSAssist in sustaining Quality & Takt into Production builds set by standards of CFSStakeholder for feedback to supervisor during reviews Manage and approve timecards Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.
   The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher Any training or certification in use of scientific equipment is a plus Minimum of 2-3 years' experience with lab equipment in a quality and/or manufacturing environment Fundamental skills and experience in managing and using inventory systems
   Additional experience and/or qualifications:Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and scheduling5S and Lean training or experience is a plus Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus Reel to Reel equipment or similar High Temperature Superconducting knowledge Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN and Helium in a lab environment Hand tools and basic power tools Electrical schematic and wiring Lab Viewer software or similar data analyzing software Experience in a variety of technical support skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.Commitment to safety and quality Ability to take directions from leadership and work independently Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
   CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
   
   At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right technical production lead for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with technical production leads they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit technical production leads who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technical production lead job on Zippia to find and recruit technical production lead candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with technical production lead candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technical production lead

   Once you've found the technical production lead candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new technical production lead. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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