Job Description:
At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
Join us as a (Temporary) Production Tech Lead for 2nd shift in our Louisville, KY facility.
You will be leading a team on a manufacturing floor that produces industrial air filters. Making sure the team is operating safely and putting out quality products in a timely fashion and cost-effective manner.
More details about the opportunity:
- Leading daily meetings to review safety, quality updates, training needs, staffing levels, scheduling changes, and overtime opportunities while ensuring all team members understand shift priorities and expectations.
- Reading, sending, and organizing shift‑to‑shift communication, including emails and production reports, to ensure accurate documentation, timely updates, and seamless coordination between departments.
- Monitoring production performance throughout the shift, identifying bottlenecks or downtime causes, and taking immediate corrective action to maintain throughput, efficiency, and product quality.
- Working hands‑on with employees to keep the production line running, performing in‑process quality checks, delivering on‑the‑job training, reinforcing best practices, and supporting team members with technical questions or challenges.
- Ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are available and properly staged for operators, coordinating with warehouse, planning, and maintenance teams to prevent shortages, delays, or workflow disruptions.
- Developing team members through coaching, feedback, and training, helping them build skills, follow Standard Operating Procedures, and meet or exceed production and quality metrics.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical requirements are standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50lbs.
Position hours/shifts (Overtime Available!):
- 2nd shift: 3pm to 1:30am, Monday through Thursday
- This is only a temporary role (6 to 9 months) with potential to become temp to hire, dependent on the need
Compensation:
The hourly pay for this role is: $28 to $30/hr. DOE.
Benefits:
This is a temp role, so no benefits are offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.