Production Lead I- 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

The Production Lead I oversees pre-op and/or tear down, depending on shift, and coordinates line setup. The role reviews production issues, schedules, orders, and product specifications, and works with other departments to prevent downtime. The lead supports plant-wide continuous improvement, assigns employees to work stations, provides direction and training, and recommends corrective actions to a supervisor for non-compliance. The position is responsible for specification compliance and complete, legible production records, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, and production standards. It requires clear communication with supervisors and line workers, basic math and computer data-entry skills, and attention to detail. The employee is expected to cross-train in all production and packaging lead areas and work safely. The position is on the production floor for 95% of the shift and requires schedule flexibility.

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 work independently with minimal supervision and flexibly as part of a team.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Basic math skills, computer data-entry ability, and attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production reports, and forms.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including the physical demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability.

Responsibilities

Oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift, and coordinate 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 work stations and provide direction.
Provide associate training as needed and recommend corrective actions to a supervisor for non-compliance.
Ensure compliance with product specifications.
Maintain legible and accurate line documentation, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production, and standards.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production reports, and required forms.
Cross-train in lead areas related to production and packaging.
Work safely and remain on the production floor for 95% of the shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.