Assembly Line Lead

Learning Resources • Vernon Hills, IL

8d • $20 - $22

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Assembly Line Lead to join our assembly team.
The Assembly Line Lead is responsible for leading assembly line staff of up to 20 people in building production orders to meet requirements.
The objective of this role is to meet production requirements pertaining to cost, quantity, bill of material, quality, and schedule.
Additionally, this position will work with the Manager, Assembly Operations, to drive improvements in cost and efficiency in production.
The Line Lead is expected to foster an environment of teamwork, trust, and safety: while promoting a culture of accountability with peers and staff.

Requirements

• In-depth, firsthand knowledge and experience with assembly and desktop applications, including MS Dynamics 365 F&O, MS Office - MS Word and Excel.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written (read, write) clearly in English.
• Flexible working weekends and extended periods of time when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Align daily and weekly workload plans with the Manager, Assembly Operations and Sr. Line Lead to ensure production targets are met within budget.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost per unit by 5-10% annually.
• Train and onboard temporary labor to achieve required quality and productivity standards within h2m Assembly’s: 30/60/90 Day onboarding plan of assignment.
• Maintain a temporary labor productivity rate of 95% of standard output.
• Successfully lead two or more production lines simultaneously while meeting daily production quotas.
• Ensure on-time completion of production schedules with 98% schedule adherence.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting weekend and 2nd‑shift operations as required.
• Adhere to operational procedures and contribute to a safe, organized warehouse environment.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure corrective actions are completed within 24 hours.
• Hold team members accountable for compliance with 5S, PPE, and operational procedures.
• Interpret and execute production/work orders with 100% accuracy.
• Identify and recommend improvements to production orders to enhance clarity, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
• Achieve a reduction in production‑order‑related delays or rework by 5%.
• Audit kits with 98% accuracy and resolve shortages/overages within 24–48 hours.
• Complete production orders, enter receipts, and log labor data with zero critical errors.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation to support production traceability and reporting.
• Obtain onsite certification for powered lift equipment within the required timeframe.
• Safely move pallets and materials with zero handling incidents.
• Support material flow improvements that reduce line downtime due to shortages.

Benefits

• Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here [https://webringlearningtolife.com/culture-benefits-dei#benefits]).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees