Production Lead - 12HR PM Shift

Medline • Mundelein, IL

3d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead works under the direct supervision of leadership and is responsible for overseeing the work performed in their assigned area. This role assists leadership in coordinating and directing workflow, as well as providing relief when necessary. Additionally, the Production Lead assists in developing the team, holding members accountable for their work, and correcting behavior as needed to ensure team goals are met. Leads must be proficient in performing all duties required in their assigned area. Furthermore, this role is responsible for supporting the training and integration of team members into the assigned business unit.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading, writing skills.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees manufacturing and/or production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging.
• Ensure efficient operations with minimum equipment downtime and quality production through the coordination and execution of activities of team members for their assigned business unit/line(s).
• Assists in operating equipment and ensuring correct and accurate and machine operation consistency.
• Coordinates and executes changeovers, timing, staging of raw materials, resources needed, reporting production failures, improvements and assist in scheduling maintenance and process activities.
• Create standards of practice related to production and establish quality control metrics.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce losses/waste.
• Function as the team champion for waste reduction in time and resources.
• Monitor the operations of machinery and associated equipment to detect and report malfunctions.
• Responsible for the condition, maintenance, and operation of all department machinery, equipment, and furnishing.
• Reduce costs through efficiencies, continuous improvement processes, and responsible use of resources.
• Able to perform all department specific tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Provides input into procedures as required.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
• We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees