Extrusion Team Lead

Novolex • Frankfort, IL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring an Extrusion Team Lead in Frankfort, Illinois. The role is responsible for the extrusion machine and staff throughout the shift, including assigning employees to work stations, overseeing safe and productive operations, and ensuring output meets quality specifications. The Team Lead performs extrusion machine setups and tooling changes, monitors equipment controls, and supports employee accountability and performance through coaching and timely feedback to managers.

The position pays a starting rate of $26.27 per hour and works a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift on a 2-2-3 schedule. Employees must be able to work a full 12-hour shift on their feet, climb stairs, and work in a high-temperature environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and work for an entire 12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb stairs and work in a high-temperature environment.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, safety and quality procedures, and productivity standards.
• Perform tooling changes and die setups, then restart the extruder efficiently and safely.
• Produce medium-difficulty parts with little assistance while meeting quality specifications and required production rates.
• Develop speed and accuracy in machine teardown and setup.
• Assign employees to work stations at the start of and during the shift.
• Check equipment controls for vacuums, heat, pressures, timing, water flow, and other operating parameters.
• Ensure individual and team accountability, participation, and involvement.
• Provide job-performance and job-behavior coaching or counseling as appropriate and necessary.
• Provide timely performance feedback to managers.
• Complete required safety and production paperwork.
• Operate and oversee the extrusion machine and staff throughout the shift.
• Set up the extrusion machine by entering information into a computer console, setting roll gaps precisely, and ensuring production-grade quality control.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development and advanced education programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program for non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED