Production Lead I- 2nd Shift

Makers Pride • Des Plaines, IL

22h

About The Position

The Production Lead I oversees pre-op and/or tear down, depending on shift, and coordinates production line setup. The role reviews production issues, schedules, orders, and product specifications; works with other departments to prevent downtime; and leads plant-wide continuous improvement. The lead assigns personnel to workstations, provides direction and training, and recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to a supervisor. The position is responsible for specification compliance and for complete, legible production-line records, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production, and standards. The lead is expected to cross-train in all production and packaging lead areas and to work safely. The role is on the production floor for approximately 95% of the shift and requires schedule flexibility. Other duties may be assigned.

The work takes place in multi-shift production facilities that may be expansive, noisy, wet or humid, and may range from refrigerated to ambient or warm conditions. The role regularly involves standing and operating tools or controls, and may involve sitting, walking, stooping, crouching, and using stairs. Employees may occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet jack, or cart and regularly lift up to 15 pounds.

Starting pay is $26.80 per hour. Full-time employees are offered health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the job location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three to six months of related work experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Basic math skills and ability to enter data into computer programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain legible records.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production reports, and related forms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work flexibly in a team environment.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and line workers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to regularly stand and operate tools or controls; occasionally sit, walk, stoop, or crouch; and use stairs where required.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 15 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet jack, or cart.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the job location; work-authorization sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift.
• Coordinate production line setup.
• Review production issues, production schedules, orders, and product specifications.
• Work with other departments to prevent downtime.
• Lead plant-wide continuous improvement.
• Assign personnel to workstations and provide direction.
• Provide associate training as needed.
• Recommend corrective actions for non-compliance to a supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Maintain complete and legible production-line documentation, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production, and standards.
• Cross-train in lead areas related to production and packaging.
• Work safely and remain on the production floor for approximately 95% of the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Dental benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• 401(k) beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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