Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift

ITW • Richton Park, IL

6d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the production team on the 3rd shift. The Production Team Lead will review customer orders, adjust schedules, and monitor production to ensure on-time deliveries. They will direct activities on the production floor, ensure operators have necessary components and tools, and monitor inventories of finished goods and components. The position also involves verifying production paperwork, assisting in continuous improvement activities, implementing corrective actions, and auditing systems. A key aspect of this role is the ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members, ensuring they receive appropriate training. The Team Lead will consult with operators and provide management with updates on machine goals. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification are required, with training provided. Medical exceptions may be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess ability to mentor and coach employees.
• Proficient verbal and written communications skills, along with good organizational skills required.
• Must have a basic knowledge of machine operation.
• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office and IMES.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of overtime and some weekends.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving/operating a forklift a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer orders for changes and adjusts scheduling of Operators to meet production needs.
• Monitors production to ensure deliveries will be on time.
• Escalates delivery concerns to Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager.
• Directs activities on the production floor with Operators.
• Ensures that Operators have what is needed in order to perform their duties, such as components, tools, and packaging.
• Monitors inventories of finished goods and components as required and informs the proper personnel of shortages that will interfere with production and/or meeting customer orders.
• Verifies production paperwork at each station for accuracy on a daily basis.
• Assists in continuous improvement activities on the production floor.
• Implements corrective action and follows up on continuous improvement plans and audits of systems.
• Leads, motivates, and develops team members.
• Ensures that Operators receive training, new and on-going.
• Consults with operators and provides management with updates when machine goals are not being met.
• Performs any and all tasks as assigned.
• Maintains CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Benefits

• Competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Immediate 401k matching.
• Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.

What This Job Offers

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