Production Lead I- 1st Shift

Makers Pride • Romeoville, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Production Group Leader is to aid the supervisor in providing a safe work environment for line associates while producing a quality product for our customers using cost saving practices and efficiencies with minimal waste.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and is very approachable.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
• Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift.
• Coordinate lines set-up.
• Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications.
• Works with other departments to prevent downtime.
• Leads continuous improvement plant wide.
• Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction.
• Provides associate training as needed.
• Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor.
• Responsible for specification compliance.
• Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards.
• This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.
• Must work safely at all times.
• On the floor 95% of shift.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
• growth opportunities
• weekly pay
• comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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