Team Lead

Pregis • Elgin, IL

41d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking a hands-on Team Lead Fulfillment to join our manufacturing team in Elgin, IL. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, logistics, or direct mail environments who enjoy leading teams while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations. As a Team Lead Fulfillment, you will oversee Packers across multiple post-production lines, ensure quality and productivity standards are met, support employee development, and help deliver customer orders safely, accurately, and on time. At Pregis, we invest in our employees through hands-on training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities. Many of our team members have grown into leadership, quality, operations, and technical roles throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, direct mail, warehouse, or related operations
• Leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate, coach, and support team members
• Experience working with quality standards and SOPs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills and production documentation experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, warehouse, or related experience preferred
• Team lead, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred
• Experience with quality systems and production processes preferred
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus
• Fulfillment operations
• Packaging operations
• Direct mail production
• Manufacturing leadership
• Production team lead roles
• Quality assurance processes
• SAP inventory systems
• Employee training and coaching
• Production scheduling
• Warehouse or distribution operations
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Packers across multiple post-production lines
• Work alongside the team to ensure continuous production and workflow
• Provide coaching, direction, and day-to-day support to team members
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Coordinate employee rotations and breaks
• Assist with staffing and overtime planning alongside department leadership
• Communicate production priorities and performance expectations
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and Pregis quality standards
• Monitor packaging operations for defects, inaccuracies, and non-conformances
• Initiate hold procedures when quality concerns are identified
• Perform and document hourly quality inspections
• Maintain retain samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Train team members on quality procedures and inspection requirements
• Conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with established standards
• Partner with Quality Inspectors and Operations teams to resolve quality issues
• Verify correct materials and packaging components are available for each job
• Maintain accuracy within SAP inventory systems
• Ensure finished goods are properly identified and documented
• Monitor production performance and workflow activity
• Communicate key production updates during shift changeovers
• Help identify material issues and communicate findings to Quality leadership
• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements
• Perform routine 6S and workplace organization audits
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Promote a safety-first culture and operational excellence mindset

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Career advancement pathways

What This Job Offers

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